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64. Caroline Lucas: Leading the Green Party, leaving politics, and the importance of protest

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Journey from Personal Activism to Political Disillusionment

This chapter follows the personal journey of the interviewee from a non-political upbringing to radical activism in the 80s, focusing on their involvement in protest movements like Greenham Common and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. It delves into their disappointment with the current government's environmental policies, leading to their early engagement with the Green Party and a call for electoral reform. The discussion exposes the dysfunctionality of the Parliament and the need for more transparency and accountability in governance.

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