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Pippa Maslin - Merton, Wansworth
2024 British Local Government Election - London Assembly Member Candidate - May, 2, 2024
Electorate of Merton, Wansworth - Green Party of England and Wales - United Kingdom
Who is Pippa Maslin?
Pippa Maslin is the Green Party's candidate for the London Assembly, representing the Merton and Wandsworth constituency. Her diverse background spans education, community activism, and environmental campaigning.
Background and Education:
Born to a Filipina and a Briton, Pippa moved from Manila to Morden in 1977. She spent thirteen years as a state secondary school English teacher and simultaneously worked as a media arts university tutor while completing her Ph.D.
Currently, Pippa is dedicated to her role as a caseworker for a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation.
Early Political Engagement:
Pippa's political activism began in response to the austerity measures introduced by the coalition government, which motivated her to join The People’s Assembly Against Austerity. She focused particularly on opposing cuts to Adult Social Care and services at St Helier Hospital.
Housing Advocacy:
In 2015, Pippa and her neighbors successfully challenged their housing association, Clarion, reducing a bill for major works by about 60% after finding their ward Councillors ineffective. This experience propelled her deeper into community-led activism.
Health Care Advocacy:
Later in 2015, Pippa joined the National Health Action Party, driven by a need to address cuts in local healthcare services and the increasing privatization of the NHS.
Joining the Green Party:
Attracted by the Green Party’s commitment to environmental issues and social justice, Pippa transitioned to the party in late 2015. She ran as a candidate in local elections and took on roles such as Merton Green Party’s Election Agent and Membership Secretary.
Community and Environmental Efforts:
Since returning to Morden, Pippa has been active in various local campaigns, including efforts to protect local parks and oppose unnecessary tree felling. She successfully led a petition urging the local council to declare a climate emergency and subsequently helped develop a Climate Strategy and Action Plan for Merton.
London Assembly Candidacy:
Pippa was chosen as the London Assembly candidate for Merton and Wandsworth in 2019. She has worked diligently to understand the needs and issues of Wandsworth residents, collaborating with the local Green Party and engaging in public meetings with prominent Green leaders like Sian Berry and Jonathan Bartley.
Pippa Maslin is a dedicated advocate for community rights, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Her diverse professional background and deep commitment to social justice principles drive her continued efforts to represent and improve the Merton and Wandsworth constituencies on the London Assembly.
What are Pippa Maslin's Political Values?
The Green Party stands as a unique political entity that emphasizes an interconnected approach to social, environmental, and economic issues. This manifesto outlines the party’s commitment to transforming society for the betterment of both the planet and its inhabitants.
Social and Environmental Justice:
The party views social, economic, and environmental challenges as interconnected and believes that resolving one requires addressing them all together. Success is not solely measured by economic indicators but also by the quality of life, including personal freedom, social equity, health, and ecosystem health.
Biodiversity and Resource Conservation:
Humanity's survival is dependent on biodiversity and the sustainable use of finite physical resources. Every individual, including future generations and other species, has a right to basic material security.
Voluntary Cooperation:
A healthy society is built on voluntary cooperation among empowered individuals, without discrimination. Decisions should be made as close as possible to the affected individuals to promote accountability and participatory democracy.
Non-violent Conflict Resolution:
The party seeks non-violent solutions that consider minority and future generation interests. Change can be achieved through various methods, including lifestyle changes and direct action, as long as they align with core principles.
Interdependence with Nature:
Humans are part of and depend on the natural world, which has suffered significantly from human activities. Traditional political and economic approaches are seen as destructive, emphasizing the need for a shift from growth-driven policies to those focusing on sustainable well-being.
Diversity and Inclusivity:
Proposes a society where individuals coexist with nature and each other in mutually beneficial ways, stressing empowerment over dominance. Values the diversity of human relationships with each other and the environment, advocating for a balance of various life-enhancing processes.
Sustainable Society:
All policies and actions should aim for sustainability, ensuring that resource use and environmental impacts are within the planet’s capacity to handle indefinitely. Calls for urgent action to address climate change and biodiversity loss, emphasizing ecological and egalitarian solutions.
Economic Restructuring:
Advocates for replacing GDP with indicators that reflect true progress towards ecological sustainability and human well-being.Supports the enhancement of rights and freedoms, balancing individual actions with the health of society and the planet.
Democratic Reform:
Promotes more democratic processes at all levels of government and society to ensure fair and inclusive decision-making. Supports measures to address inequality and ensure all citizens have access to necessary resources without compromising ecological integrity.
Cultural Change:
Encourages a shift in cultural values towards sustainability, cooperation, and respect for diversity. Engages in both global initiatives and local actions to implement its principles, aiming for a broad-based transformation across all sectors of society.
The Green Party's manifesto presents a radical rethinking of political, social, and economic systems, aiming to create a fair, sustainable society that respects the interconnected nature of global challenges. Through a combination of policy reform, cultural change, and grassroots action, the party seeks to redefine progress and ensure a viable future for all inhabitants of the planet.
