Greens unveil student pledges in Sheffield

The Greens would reverse cuts in corporation tax to pay for their higher education plans which include ensuring universities do not lose out financially when they can no longer access EU funding post-Brexit.

Students are a key section of the electorate in the Sheffield Central constituency where former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett is standing in the coming General Election.

Greens’ co-leader Jonathan Bartley and deputy leader Amelia Womack were in Sheffield to announce the policies.

Mr Bartley said: “The Green Party is the only party standing up for students and putting young people at the heart of its campaign.

“Education is a right not a commodity to be bought and sold, and we need a level playing field so everyone has the chance to go to university or college.

“Students need a liferaft in the Brexit storm. They are being ignored in the Brexit negotiations, despite having the most to lose. Funding for our universities is under unprecedented threat.

“The Green Party will not let young people miss out on opportunities to study, travel and work across Europe because of a decision that they so emphatically voted against.”

The Greens came second in Sheffield Central in 2015 with Labour MP Paul Blomfield securing a 17,309 majority.