Politics Weekly UK Revisited: Carla Denyer and the Green party: four MPs v the climate crisis
Dec 5, 2024
Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Bristol Central, shares insights on the party's historic victory in the recent election. She discusses the challenges of being a Green MP in Westminster and the ongoing fight against the climate crisis. Denyer emphasizes the party’s grassroots approach to politics and critiques the severe penalties faced by climate activists. The conversation also touches on internal party divisions and the importance of collaboration for future environmental initiatives, all while maintaining an optimistic outlook for change.
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Fleet and Debating
- Carla Denyer grew up in Fleet, Hampshire, a conservative suburb known for its service station.
- A teacher, Mr. Horgan, started a debating society, giving her skills now useful in Parliament.
Engineering and Climate
- Unlike many politicians with backgrounds in PPE or law, Denyer is a mechanical engineer.
- An epiphany during university led her to dedicate her life to tackling climate change.
Joining the Greens
- Denyer joined the Green Party in 2011, initially with no political aspirations.
- She became involved locally and was repeatedly asked to stand for council, eventually agreeing.
