built around people The Green movement has long said that the
old economic system was unstable and unsustainable, and recent
events have confirmed this view. By placing such an emphasis on
GDP and continual growth, previous Governments have lumped
together the good and bad aspects of economic activity, and in
doing so have neglected to take account of non-material wealth.
Unfortunately, despite all the evidence to show that the old
ways aren’t working, this is still the model that the other
political parties are pushing. Greens offer an alternative.
Rather than prioritising consumerism, Greens believe that
economic policy should also take quality of life into account -
things such as our health, our relationships, and our sense of
community. A More Equal Society In order to ensure a fairer and
more equal society, Greens believe that the universal approach
to benefits must be defended. A citizen’s income - a universal
payment sufficient to cover the basic costs of living - would
replace means testing and put a