Sian Berry and Ellie Chowns speak to the media after the Green Party manifesto launch

The transcript discusses the Green Party's manifesto, critiquing Labour's weak promises and emphasizing the need for independent Green voices in Parliament. It highlights the Greenbelt's purpose and housing policies, including public transport and community-led housing. The Green Party's approach to candidate allegations and election integrity is addressed. The local campaign in North Herefordshire is described, with public sentiment shifting from Conservative to Green. The transcript concludes with proposals for public utilities and environmental funding, stressing the urgency of addressing the climate crisis.

What is the Green Party's criticism of Labour's promises?

• Labour's promises are too radical.

• Labour's promises focus too much on environmental issues.

• Labour's promises are only minor adjustments.

• Labour's promises are not costed.

What is a key feature of the Green Party's housing development plans?

• Developing areas with car dependency.

• Focusing solely on urban housing.

• Ensuring developments have local shops and amenities.

• Building homes without public transport links.

How does the Green Party plan to increase the supply of social housing?

• By selling homes to private markets.

• By reducing the number of council homes.

• By removing the right to buy and buying back homes.

• By building new homes only.

What is the public's response to the Green Party's campaign in North Herefordshire?

• They appreciate the strong local campaign.

• They are indifferent to the campaign.

• They prefer the Conservative campaign.

• They feel the campaign is too aggressive.

What is the Green Party's stance on public ownership of utilities?

• They believe it is a radical idea.

• They think it is widely supported by the public.

• They oppose public ownership.

• They want to privatize all utilities.