  I haven't time to go into this in anything like the detail I would like to, but Sam draws my attention to the urlLink 'Manifesto for a Sustainable Society' , which, given that I voted Green in the European elections, I really ought to have read already. It makes for interesting reading, although it does not contain too many surprises; idealistic statements on the environment which it is difficult to disagree with , fine words on transport, asylum and taxation, rubbish on Europe and the single currency, wonderful on the hereditory principle and the royal family - generally quite impressive, Europe aside.
I need to read it in more detail, though. For a quicker synopsis, urlLink green is the new red , says Peter Tatchell. If the electoral success of UKip is anything to go by, the future of fringe parties could be directly allied to their success in finding a public figure who can express their principles succintly.
The Guardian provided a revealing article on urlLink the dreadful Kilroy-Silk , and more yesterday concerning urlLink his role in the party's sudden success . As Michael Moore has long pointed out, if Oprah Winfrey stood for President of the United States she'd win with ease. Which makes me wonder quite how successful the Greens can be if the best they can do is Peter Tatchell? 
