Why you should vote Green

3:04pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008

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GREEN politics is about sustainability - long-term thinking.

What will the world be like for our children? And their children? What could we do to make life more equitable for everyone?

What are the long-term consequences of the way that our governments treat other people and our planet?

How government be refocused on making people's lives happier and better, rather than obsessing over traditional measures of so-called "growth"?

If you wonder about these things, you're already thinking Green. But what else can you do?

Of course, there's only so much difference we as individuals can make. We need local and national government to help us. They must use their powers to do what we can't do by ourselves.

Across Britain there are more than 100 elected Green councillors helping to build a more sustainable society. In St Albans our support is growing fast - you can tell that from the Vote Green posters all over town. With the district council so finely balanced, even one Green councillor could make a big difference.

But whatever the result in your ward on May 1, every Green vote sends a clear message about what you want. You can read about our specific policies and our vigorous campaigning at www.sagreens.org.uk Vote Green and make your vote count.

Simon Grover