Firsts in the British Parliament

At least something positive from yesterday's British elections:

Caroline Lucas won the Green Party's first seat.

Two Labour candidates, Shabana Mahmood and Yasmin Qureshi became the first women Muslim MPs.

Otherwise, Richard Seymour/Lenin's Tomb says "Oh, what the fuck?" Oh, and George Galloway was trounced by the Labour candidate.

Green Left Infoasis Interview with Derek Wall

Worth your attention - Tim at Green Left Infoasis has an extensive interview with Derek Wall, green activist, writer, economist, and currently the Principal Male Speaker of the Green Party of England and Wales. Thanks Derek & Tim!