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A Green New Deal for Leeds City Region

The event will launch the report, A Green New Deal for Leeds City Region: GALBA's Vision for a Sustainable Local Economy which was written in collaboration with Green House and published by the Green European foundation

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Green House will be taking part in this event organised by Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA) who are opposed to the expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport.  The event will launch the report, A Green New Deal for Leeds City Region: GALBA's Vision for a Sustainable Local Economy which has been written in collaboration with Green House and published by the Green European foundation with the support of Green House.

The event will include presentations about the report by GALBA and Green House think tank, who collaborated to produce the report. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion after the presentations.

Chris Foren, chair of GALBA, said:

"Our starting point is to recognise four facts: First, the climate crisis is a real and present danger. Second, to prevent its worst effects, we must cut emissions in half by 2030. Third, there is no realistic prospect of cutting aviation emissions in half by 2030. Fourth, people need secure and meaningful work. So we must - and we can - change our local economy to create a better future for everyone."

“GALBA doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. But we do know the government should address the regressive taxation system that gives tax breaks to aviation which, on a per passenger basis, is worth £94m to LBA every year - but overwhelmingly benefits better-off frequent flyers."

"Yorkshire needs an investment strategy that helps people make the transition to good, secure jobs that tackle the climate emergency rather than make it worse. That will take planning and lots of discussion with workers and employers. And we need to start those conversations NOW. This report is our contribution.”

The report, ‘A Green New Deal for Leeds City Region: GALBA's Vision for a Sustainable Local Economy’, will be available on GALBA’s website on the day of the event. This work builds on previous local Green New Deal proposals:

A Green New Deal for Gatwick
Many job opportunities near Gatwick are at the airport or in associated sectors. Covid-19 brought an almost complete cessation of flying, with a slow regrowth likely to take years to return to prior levels. Contemplation of a different future for workers across the Gatwick region has become urgent
Green House Think TankJonathan Essex
Image is Green House and the Green European Foundation's logo, and a statement which reads 'Published by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House think tank. GEF Project coordinator: Sian Hasker, Green European Foundation. This publication has been realised with the financial support of the European Parliament. The Polden Puckham charitable trust have contributed to report design costs. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this project.

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