Press Releases

Renew Accuses Government of Using Migrants as a Distraction from Crisis of Governance

James Clarke, Leader of Renew, said: "The Calais/Dover migrant issue has been largely confected to distract from the UK's growing crisis in governance. Refugees are seeking asylum in many dozens of countries and the number settling in the UK is relatively modest by European standards. "We have a proud history of welcoming those fleeing warfare and recent headlines do little to...

Published on 13 Aug 2020

Renew Apologises for Breaching Electoral Rules and Urges Electoral Commission to Remain Vigilant

James Clarke, Leader of Renew, said: “I can confirm that Renew has been fined by the Electoral Commission (EC) for a number of very minor administrative breaches of electoral law. I would like to make it clear that Renew takes such matters very seriously. The EC fulfils a vital role in ensuring the rules of our democracy are adhered...

Published on 27 Jul 2020

The Loan Charge - An Uniquely British Scandal?

With calls to overhaul the Government’s controversial Loan Charge growing amid disappointment at the lack of debate on the new Finance Bill in Parliament recently, the Renew Party’s Business spokesperson, Gary Burke, calls for an urgent end to this unjust and unfair attack on ordinary working people. “The size of the UK’s tax code has more than trebled...

Published on 24 Jul 2020

Renew Announces Leadership Changes

RENEW ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES Tuesday, July 7th: Renew announces leadership changes at the Renew Party Leadership Changes at The Renew Party:Former Deputy Leader, James Clarke, elected LeaderCarla Burns elected Deputy Leader LONDON, UK, Jul 7, 2020 The polls have closed, and the results are in for the new leadership team of theRenew Party. James Clarke, one of the original founders...

Published on 07 Jul 2020

Renew Announces Final Candidate List Ahead of General Election

RENEW ANNOUNCES FINAL CANDIDATE LIST AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTION Wednesday, November 13th: Renew announces final candidates for the December general election Renew will be running a focused campaign in four selected seats spread across the UK in Sefton Central (Carla Burns), Hackney North and Stoke Newington (Haseeb Ur-Rehman), Edinburgh North and Leith (Heather Astbury) and Bromley and Chislehurst (Jyoti Dialani)....

Published on 13 Nov 2019

Renew and Unite to Remain Joint Statement

THE RENEW PARTY TO STAND DOWN IN KEY UNITE TO REMAIN SEATS Wednesday, November 13th: Renew stands candidates aside to promote the Remain Alliance in key marginals. The Renew Party has announced that it is standing down its candidates in Unite To Remain key ‘Remain Alliance’ seats. Renew will be supporting the official Unite to Remain candidate in each of...

Published on 13 Nov 2019

Renew Announce Shortlist of More Than 50 Candidates for General Election

London, 31st October 2019: The Renew Party has announced 51 candidates in advance of the upcoming general election. With an election scheduled for December 12th, Renew has announced 51 candidates for seats throughout England, Scotland and Wales, and are expecting more announcements to follow. Renew is dedicated to standing candidates from outside of politics rather than career politicians, and...

Published on 31 Oct 2019

Remain Alliance Comes to Life in Uxbridge and South Ruislip

London, Monday, 2nd September 2019: The Liberal Democrats today welcomed the Renew Party into a Remain Alliance in Boris Johnson’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency. Renew and the Liberal Democrats’ shared goals of working together in the national interest and stopping Brexit make this alliance a natural and welcome addition to the political landscape. Dr Liz Evenden-Kenyon, the Liberal Democrat...

Published on 02 Sep 2019

Renew Party Gears Up For October Election

London, 12th August, 2019: At this critical time for the UK, Renew is announcing its first ten prospective parliamentary candidates and constituencies. Julie Alexander-Cooper (Kenilworth and Southam) Heather Astbury (Edinburgh North and Leith) Carla Burns (Southport) Rob Brown (Cheadle) James Clarke (Bermondsey and Old Southwark) June Davies (Monmouth) Julie Girling (The Cotswolds) Draeyk van der Horn (Central Devon) Tim Lord...

Published on 12 Aug 2019

Renew Agrees to Stand Aside in Brecon By-Election

Friday, June 28th, 2019: The Renew Party today announced its intention to stand aside in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election on August 1st to give a Remain candidate the best chance of winning.Renew’s interim leader Julie Girling MEP said: "The Renew party offers a real choice at the ballot box as a fresh alternative to the tired old Westminster parties which...

Published on 28 Jun 2019

PRESS RELEASES

Renew Accuses Government of Using Migrants as a Distraction from Crisis of Governance

Renew Apologises for Breaching Electoral Rules and Urges Electoral Commission to Remain Vigilant

The Loan Charge - An Uniquely British Scandal?

Renew Announces Leadership Changes

Renew Announces Final Candidate List Ahead of General Election

Renew and Unite to Remain Joint Statement

Renew Announce Shortlist of More Than 50 Candidates for General Election

Remain Alliance Comes to Life in Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Renew Party Gears Up For October Election

Renew Agrees to Stand Aside in Brecon By-Election