True Green?

Is every political party turning green? Every day we see the challenge facing each party to release a green story.

Following the recent introduction of the traffic light system in supermarkets for identifying the quality of foods we believe that a similar visible test should be set up for the various parties.

David Cameron's Conservative Party are due to move into their new turquoise headquarters this week. Furniture and computers will come from their old abode, and measures have been taken to reduce their carbon footprint by including light sensors and reclaimed wooden floors.

Not to be outdone, The BBC reports that David Milliband has proposed a set of (Brown) legally binding measures to ensure the government adheres to a reduction of carbon emissions equivalent to 60% less than 1990, by 2050. Whilst these measures are seen to be a step in the right direction, the proposals have been criticised by the Liberal Democrats, for being a little bit too yellow perhaps.

Meanwhile, the Green Party is conspicuous not only for their policies but the truest colour of green. They are challenging the Government to increase the value of grants available under the The Low Carbon Buildings Programme. The Green Party would supplement the current fund of £80 million in the three year LCBP with at least a further £300 million over 5 years.

Whilst we wait for the next round of greenish stories, we will let you decide on the colour for the British Nationalist Party.