Dickson Proud of the Alliance Green New Deal

East Antrim Alliance MLA, Stewart Dickson, is delighted to endorse the release of the Alliance Party’s Green New Deal. The publication is a major policy document designed to tackle not only the climate emergency but a range of issues to help bring an economic and social transformation for Northern Ireland in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Dickson said: “Alliance’s Green New Deal, is an exceptionally progressive and innovative plan, which would see the creation of 50,000 green new jobs in the next 10 years and ensure the Northern Ireland economy becomes truly sustainable.

In developing the plan, we have brought social and economic recovery strands together in one integrated, and cohesive document, which takes a serious look at the policies and practices that have been holding NI back, and instead, promoting strategies for effective change.”

As well as the creation of 50,000 inclusive and green jobs, the document sets out pathways to a universal, affordable childcare system, retrofitting all social housing and grants to retrofit private homes with energy efficiency measures, creating zero carbon public transport, having interest-free loans for electric vehicles, and assisting farmers who seek to transition to sustainable farming.

In addition, it outlines the need for more legislation for workers’ rights in the gig economy and enhanced use of citizens’ assemblies, aiming to put social equity at the centre of decision-making.

The Alliance Green New Deal can be found here: https://www.allianceparty.org/publications