Around the world the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, the planet is getting hotter and the rights of ordinary people are abused.
We need to start doing things differently, restore integrity, tackle poverty and create hope for the future.
Edward Gildea is standing as the parliamentary candidate for the Green Party in NW Essex. His campaign is funded by local Green Party members and supporters, like you. Donations will go to the North West Essex Green Party, who will use the funds to engage with as many voters in the constituency as possible, through leaflets and canvassing, and for the deposit required to stand a candidate in a general election.