On Sunday 16th February much warm green cheer was on offer at the Art Club, in Dover and at the Port Arms, in Deal. The two venues hosted two book-signing events by Natalie Bennett, a Green life peer, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, and author of ‘Change Everything’ an easily readable introduction to Green Party policies.
Two lively question and answer sessions took place and issues that came up included increasing Britain’s food and energy security, shifting to a well-being economy, wealth redistribution through a wealth tax of 2% on billionaires, restoring public services, less lobby-laden central government, natural solutions to climate change that would protect the garden of England from floods, fires and droughts and the enjoyment of participating in local community campaigns.
Christine Oliver, local parliamentary spokesperson for the Green Party, was the organiser of the events. A recently selected candidate in the upcoming 2025 Kent County Council elections for the Deal and Walmer area, Christine commented,
“It was inspiring to hear Natalie Bennett speaking about hope in what can seem like very dark times. She reminded us that politics is the many people taking action to make their communities better and more resilient. It is community litter-picks and repair cafes, it is campaigning to keep our local bus routes and leisure centres. We can all help to make a fairer future.”
Books were, and still are, on sale thanks to The Deal Bookshop on Deal High Street.
