We asked all candidates the following questions, for which their replies are posted in full and our full justification for scoring how we did.
Pledge 1
To acknowledge wholeheartedly that fighting for LGBTIQA+ liberation goes hand in hand with fighting the climate crisis.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes – There is no climate justice without social justice.
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 2
To support and promote Green Party of England & Wales policy on LGBTIQA+ rights (including RR500 – RR539).
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes – to be lead by Green Party Policy and those who are most affected.
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 3
To work with LGBTIQA+ Greens to deepen and extend the party’s support for and policies on LGBTIQA+ rights.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes – we want to continue to deepen and extend (especially in the current climate) so we support this.
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 4
To work with LGBTIQA+ Greens to improve GPEW policy on trans healthcare (RR532-RR534) to provide fully funded and much-needed support to all trans people, to end segregated healthcare and to support appropriate healthcare for trans youth based on informed consent, Gillick competency and internationally recognised best practice.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 5
To support LGBTIQA+ Greens to make further gains in ensuring GPEW provides a welcoming, safe and nourishing environment for LGBTIQA+ members.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes, always, the party must be an inclusive space for LGBTIQA+ members
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 6
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, to work with LGBTIQA+ Greens and wider queer society, organisations and allies to campaign to protect previously established trans rights and for any changes to legislation which might be needed to ensure this protection.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes – and we will encourage and support the Trade Union movement in doing the same.
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 7
To fight for reform of the Gender Recognition Act to provide a kinder and less bureaucratic process for recognising trans people’s gender in law.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 8
To support efforts to increase the number of LGBTIQA+ candidates for election to internal positions and to public office.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 9
To campaign for this government to bring forward a genuine ban on conversion therapy. Conversion therapy includes medical, psychiatric, psychological, religious, cultural or any other interventions that seek to change, “cure”, or suppress the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of a person. Any ban must protect all LGBTIQA+ people, which includes providing genuine protection for trans people.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes – again we can look at how Trade Unions might add this.
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Pledge 10
To stand in solidarity with LGBTIQA+ communities worldwide by working with international Green parties to oppose anti-LGBTIQA+ legislation and to promote global human rights and liberation.
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
Yes – Again there is no justice without an joined up approach to all – Climate, Social, Worker and liberation groups. We will always work with the LGBTIQA+ Greens in this and will work with LGBTIQA+ groups across the Trade Union Movement.
We gave Kate and Paul one point.
Overall Scores
For each candidate we have either given them one or zero points for their answers to their questions, and their final scores and what we think for each candidate are below:
Kate Jones & Paul Valentine
10/10
It’s clear that Kate and Paul understand that they should work with the LGBTIQA+ Greens in their role.
If you have any questions or concerns about the scores we provided on this page, please feel free to contact us. We’re always happy to listen to feedback for future pledges and hustings processes.