The 'Green New Deal' to create 1m jobs in the UK - 100,000 in the North West, in agriculture, public transport, renewable energy and waste management - was the Green Party's flagship campaign for the 2010 general election.
Britain is in serious economic difficulties but this is a golden opportunity to reform and restructure the economy. The aim is to create jobs that won't disappear in five or six years time but long-term 'green collar' jobs that are really needed for far-reaching economic, social and environmental sustainability.