People Planet Peace
by Shiona Baird MSP, Co-Convenor of the Scottish Green Party
I am proud to introduce the Scottish Green Party manifesto for the Westminster election 2005:
- a manifesto in the interests of people, not the profits of big business at any cost;
- a manifesto for the planet, offering real action on climate change;
- a manifesto for peace and global justice.
People want fresh, honest politics, an optimistic vision of the future and the practical steps to bring it about. Only the Greens offer an alternative to the dinosaur politics of the other parties.
We’re about real quality of life. We campaign for real progress and a fairer, just society; for a safe environment and for peace not war; for healthy, strong communities. We stand up for people and the public interest, not private profit above all else.
We spell out progressive solutions to promote peace and co-operation in the world instead of a climate of fear and paranoia. We set out a programme to help reduce global conflict and tackle poverty.
Action on climate change forms a centrepiece of this manifesto. Because of the unsustainable actions of those who have been in power for generations, our economy and communities face real climate threats and future energy crises.
We are standing in every region of Scotland, in five times as many seats as we did in the last Westminster election. This gives more people the chance to vote with their hearts and minds – not with despair and lack of choice.
We are the only party that will implement real and lasting solutions. It’s time to go Green.