Latest news
Letter to Hamish Falconer MP
Yesterday I sent a letter to Hamish Falconer MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, regarding the importation of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The full text of the...
Rebalance the economy
In advance of the Spring Statement, I joined my fellow Green MPs outside the Treasury with a clear message: our economy is broken, and it’s failing ordinary people. We need bold action to tackle inequality and the climate crisis—business as usual isn't working. It’s...
Home-Start Herefordshire
As a former volunteer, I know Home-Start Herefordshire does incredible work supporting families with compassion and care, making a real difference in people’s lives. It was a privilege to meet some families being supported by Home-Start and see first-hand the impact...
World Book Day
Ellie writes, "Reading for pleasure is an important factor in a child’s future success—yet only 1 in 3 children say they enjoy reading. This #WorldBookDay, let’s celebrate the power of books and work to ensure every child has the opportunity and means to read.
Banking Hubs
On 26th February, Ellie took part in a Westminster Hall debate, lead by Ian Lavery MP: That this House has considered high street bank closures and banking hubs. Ellie interjected: In my constituency of North Herefordshire, we have a banking hub opening in Leominster,...
Visit to Hereford Sixth Form College (Feb 2025)
Ellie met with the Principal and Deputy Principal of Hereford Sixth Form College in early February to discuss a huge issue facing local students: transport.Ellie commented: "Too many young people in rural areas are struggling to get to college because of unreliable...
Public meeting held in Ledbury
Over 60 North Herefordshire constituents took part in a Public Meeting with Ellie on the evening of Friday 7th February in Ledbury Community Centre. Titled: Ask Your MP, Ellie responded to over 30 questions posed by residents, covering topics such as access at...
Hedge planting in Eardisland
Since 1945, England has lost over half its hedgerows, which are vital for nature and supporting vulnerable species. CPRE Herefordshire - The countryside charity invited Ellie to join in planting hedges in Eardisland, supporting their goal of planting 2.5km of hedges...
Statement on the ceasefire in Gaza
Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire and Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson, said: “I welcome the news of a ceasefire agreement between the Israeli government and Hamas. This is a vital step to halt the...
Statement on the future of farming
Last week there was an Opposition Day debate on ‘UK Farming and Inheritance Tax’. I was unable to attend that debate due to serving on the Environmental Audit Select Committee, which was meeting at the same time. Instead, I attended and spoke in a Westminster Hall...