Simon Anthony was born in 1957 in Hanwell. He spent his childhood in Ealing where he and his parents played a significant role in thwarting a road scheme that threatened the local community.
His activism continued in Nottingham, where he worked against the construction of a fourth Trent crossing. Both of these local campaigns spanned two decades before achieving success.
Simon left school at the age of 17 to become a Post Office Apprentice. His career trajectory then led him to the BBC, where he worked for over a decade as a Broadcast VT engineer.
Following this, he spent thirty years working part-time across various roles including an Acorn computer journalist, a writer of Special Needs software, a web developer, a QA engineer in Cambridge, an IT college lecturer, and a teacher. In addition to his professional pursuits, Simon is also a devoted parent.
In 1991, Simon became a life member of the Greens. He ran as a general election candidate for the Greens in 1992 and 2005 in the Rushcliffe constituency of Nottingham.
His political ambitions also led him to contest in the European Parliament elections and local authority elections in both Nottingham and London.
Simon is a fervent enthusiast of technology and science, and he has attended many hundreds of BBC Promenade concerts, showcasing his love for music. He met his second wife, who is Iranian, through a dating agency in Australia.
The couple lived in Australia for over four years before moving to Barking, where they currently reside. Together, they have four adult children and two grandchildren.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.