Red, Blue, Yellow & Green

Today, the nation woke up to a shift from Red to Blue. However, with no clear majority, which party is going to form the new government is anyone’s guess. Media accounts suggest that the Blues might coalesce with the Yellows. But what does the election mean for green issues. ‘Hopeful’ is the best word to sum it. The green party now has representation in the parliament. The voters of Brighton made history by electing Caroline Lucas to represent them as the first Green party MP. But will her voice be solitary in the parliament floor? One hopes not, in fact Richmond Park elected the Conservative party candidate Zac Goldsmith who could also fly the flag for green issues. Zac has strong green testimonials as the founder of the Ecologist magazine, advisor for Tories on environmental issues and a supporter of many green issues including his opposition to the third runway in Heathrow. Things are indeed looking bright and green!