Press Releases

Why London Can Rival Silicon Valley

London has the potential to rival Silicon Valley says Kam Balayev, the Renew Party candidate for Mayor of London. Kam believes there are opportunities to drive social and economic growth in the city by accelerating London's digital economy and championing the fintech sector. He outlines his thoughts here: “Digital technology is now second nature,” said Kam. “From people...

Published on 21 Sep 2020

The Government Must Crackdown on Tax Avoidance Schemes

With people continuing to be targeted by tax avoidance scheme promoters who have played a part in condemning up to 100,000 people to the nightmare of the Loan Charge, Renew’s business spokesperson Gary Burke, says it is time the government got tough. With the Finance Act 2020 receiving Royal Ascent in July 2020, the hopes of up to 100,000...

Published on 31 Aug 2020

Why Social Media Deserves an ASBO

With debate around the influence and role of social media raging, Renew’s Technology Spokesperson, Dan James, tells us why he thinks it should receive an ASBO. “Last week, I lost a friend to Facebook,” said Dan. “She was someone I’d lived with for several years and was always “open minded” to new ideas in a way that was...

Published on 18 Aug 2020

A shambolic, chaotic, arrogant approach to the futures of millions of young people

Renew’s Education spokesperson, June Davies, said: “Firstly the government sticks young people with grades geared towards keeping them in their socio-economic box, then the appeals process is so confusing and time consuming it is unlikely to provide students with any clarity on their University places. As usual an example from the Conservatives on how to make a drama out...

Published on 17 Aug 2020

F-18 Fighter Purchase Could Decide Future of UK’s Military Aircraft Industry

The recent decision by the German government to replace its fighter fleet with Boeing’s F-18E signals a major transition for the UK’s aircraft industry. Renew’s defence spokesperson, David Gubbins, discusses the decision in this article. “Way back before even I was born, the UK Government developed, flew and then cancelled the most technologically advanced military aircraft in the world,...

Published on 14 Aug 2020

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

PRESS RELEASES

Why London Can Rival Silicon Valley

The Government Must Crackdown on Tax Avoidance Schemes

Why Social Media Deserves an ASBO

A shambolic, chaotic, arrogant approach to the futures of millions of young people

F-18 Fighter Purchase Could Decide Future of UK’s Military Aircraft Industry

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