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                <title>Winter General Meeting 2026: Comments</title>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=50#comm50</link>
                        <author>Haydn Osborne-Brookes</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=50#comm50</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Sorry, I've only just seen this Ethan. To clarify - our policy is legalisation and regulation, not decriminalisation. There is a significant difference.
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B8: Supporting a Social Media Ban for Children</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/supporting-a-social-media-ban-for-children-33120?commentId=49#comm49</link>
                        <author>Leigh  Williams </author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/supporting-a-social-media-ban-for-children-33120?commentId=49#comm49</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Are you aware this motion would prohibit u16s from engaging in official green party spaces? Local parties and special interest groups use WhatsApp or other messaging platforms that are categorised as social media.

This motion isn't just excluding young people from community, it's prohibiting their ability to communicate at all]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=48#comm48</link>
                        <author>Ethan Cass</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=48#comm48</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[It’s important to make the distinction between legalisation and DECRIMINALISATION of drugs. Reform are attacking this policy by not understanding this nuance.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=43#comm43</link>
                        <author>Harrison Grain</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=43#comm43</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thanks for responding. I'm glad that we are on the same page. An action such as this would be the most drastic shift in British foreign policy this century so I'm glad you're giving it the consideration it deserves.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B11: Decentralising and improving internal party communications</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=42#comm42</link>
                        <author>Lachlan Carbery</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=42#comm42</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[I do understand that familiarity and convenience would be a cost during any larger-scale transition away from many platforms and service providers. 

The motion is aiming mostly to draw attention to the importance of looking ahead towards potential alternatives, the work that is already being done in the party from the top down, and the solutions that are available to look into. I agree completely that shifting everyone to unfamiliar platforms quickly would be counterproductive to meaningful activism.

It's about encouraging experimentation and forward thinking about how we approach comms, and gradually taking positive steps in that direction to ensure readiness for greater change down the track.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B11: Decentralising and improving internal party communications</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=41#comm41</link>
                        <author>Haydn Osborne-Brookes</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=41#comm41</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Just to check, this is purely for internal comms? If so, I do still have some concerns about asking our thousands of activists to move onto unfamiliar alternative platforms. Would this also mean not using certain kinds of emails like gmail too? I think this motion is quite unclear on the practical implications.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B12: Updates to Guidance on Antisemitism </title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/updated-anti-semitism-guidance-3321?commentId=40#comm40</link>
                        <author>Finn White</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/updated-anti-semitism-guidance-3321?commentId=40#comm40</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[This is about Young Greens guidance, which is in our RoOS, rather than the Green Party guidance that you linked to. ]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=39#comm39</link>
                        <author>Haydn Osborne-Brookes</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=39#comm39</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi Harrison, this was my intent with the motion but apologies if the wording wasn't clear enough! I'll happily take a clearer wording of this as a friendly amendment on Saturday.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=38#comm38</link>
                        <author>Haydn Osborne-Brookes</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=38#comm38</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi Manu, I'll make it very clear at the start of the discussion that this motion is anti-NATO]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B7: The Right to Speak: Accessible UK-Based Phone Contact for UK Consumers</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/the-right-to-speak-accessible-uk-based-phone-contact-for-uk-consumers-62079?commentId=37#comm37</link>
                        <author>Berin Whitehead</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/the-right-to-speak-accessible-uk-based-phone-contact-for-uk-consumers-62079?commentId=37#comm37</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[This is a really great motion, but I would also argue that it doesnt go far enough. As someone with dyslexia and ADHD, I find it really frustrating to navigate some systems online because of the large amount of text required to read to get an understanding of what I need to do next. This is really frustrating when Im using a device that might not have 3rd party text to speach software installed, and as such, I end up misreading text and being unable to know what to do next. Similarly not everyone has access to good text to speach software as its often expensive, or individuals may not have access to a diagnosis to justify getting free text to speech software from their place of work or study (ie if they are a student and getting support via the DSA).

I would ask the proposes to include a freindly amendment that would require all organisations have in built, speed adjustable, text to speach software across all their websites. We need accessibility to be provided by need not by diagnosis.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B3: Ethical Regulation and Approach to Artificial Intelligence </title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=36#comm36</link>
                        <author>Isaac Short</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=36#comm36</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[I believe my motion already does this? I would class publishing as part of both development and use, and so believe this motion already covers that, if not very clearly. I would however support an amendment to include publishing explicitly were an ammednment of that nature be written and submitted]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B3: Ethical Regulation and Approach to Artificial Intelligence </title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=35#comm35</link>
                        <author>Isaac Short</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=35#comm35</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi Samuel, just for a bit of context I am currently an undergraduate student, studying computer science, so I am also currently studying AI (although by the sounds of it not to the complexity you are). 

I get your point around the definition used, but it is extremely difficult to find a precise enough definition that is widely accepted, hence why I used this one. I do agree it has potential to be misconstrued, but felt it was better than the alternative. I don't believe simply targeting LLMs and neural networks will be affective, as there are other technologies that people often class as "AI" that is harmful. This motion also only targets technologies that are harmful, so something like a calculator I believe would be outside the scope of this motion. 

On the education point, I am also aware it is increasingly difficult to distinguish and separate AI generated media from human creation. However, I believe it to be sensible to call for children in secondary school to be given every possible tool to be able to do. What this is not calling for is every child to become an expert, thats obviously ridiculous, but instead point to things like Google's AI checker.

On disinformation, obviously all disinformation is bad, but this motion is focused on AI, and so only AI generated disinformation is targeted. If there is to be a broader focus on disinformation, that should come in the form of a separate motion focused on disinformation.

Thanks for the feedback on my motion, I am aware it may not be perfect but I believe there is no such thing as a perfect motion. I believe this to steer the Young Greens in the right direction on a critical topic. I hope this has addressed some of your concerns.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B3: Ethical Regulation and Approach to Artificial Intelligence </title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=34#comm34</link>
                        <author>Isaac Short</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=34#comm34</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hey Manu, I partly agree with this. The only thing I will say is that AI is not accurate enough to do any of these tasks perfectly, so will always need human oversight, so the current people doing it would move from doing the actual work, to overseeing AI as it does that work. So AI is not replacing them but shifting their responsibilities, and so not in the scope of this motion, if that makes sense?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B3: Ethical Regulation and Approach to Artificial Intelligence </title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=33#comm33</link>
                        <author>Bronwen Hopkins</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=33#comm33</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[I share many of the concerns around the (growing) ecosystem burden of AI, the threat it poses to accessing reliable information, and the concentration of ownership of AI technologies by major tech companies. I do however agree with the comment above that this resolution is too broad. In terms of achievable specifics, why not call for legal framework that holds companies and their CEOs legally responsible *as publishers* for the AI generated content shared on their platforms? ]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B11: Decentralising and improving internal party communications</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=32#comm32</link>
                        <author>Lachlan Carbery</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=32#comm32</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[*set us up for the future.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B11: Decentralising and improving internal party communications</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=31#comm31</link>
                        <author>Lachlan Carbery</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/decentralising-and-improving-internal-party-communications-22537?commentId=31#comm31</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hey Eugene, the motion communicates the need to highly consider how we scale up predominantly internal comms and member engagement to suit the party going forward, which has been an ongoing discussion within GPEx since the massive growth.

And it's about doing it in a way that's sustainable and ethical while maintaining viability. So this could mean promoting usage of alternative platforms (e.g. those by infomaniak, matrix.org, Proton etc.) rather than always WhatsApp, Slack and others in the longer term, as there are numerous platforms that I believe embody our environmental and social values much better.

It may seem like a difficult transition to approach right now, but I think even the small decisions can move us in a more productive direction, and set us up for  As for social media, I fully recognise its essentiality, and so it isn't really the focus of this motion.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=30#comm30</link>
                        <author>Harrison Grain</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=30#comm30</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Whilst I largely agree with this motion, my biggest concern is a matter of interim defensive matters. Although I am ultimately in favour of a NATO withdrawal and the formation a European defensive alliance, it is also my belief that we should remain with NATO until this prospective alliance is secured. I would be more comfortable supporting this motion if it stated that the UK would remain in NATO for a time to ensure smoother collaboration with our European partners in matters of defence until an alternative alliance is properly organised.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B10: Use of AI in Elections</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/use-of-ai-in-elections-53973?commentId=29#comm29</link>
                        <author>Samuel Hall</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/use-of-ai-in-elections-53973?commentId=29#comm29</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi, I’d like to comment on this motion from the perspective of someone who works professionally in AI and machine learning.

I strongly support the aim of fairness and authenticity in internal elections. However, I have serious concerns about how this motion could be enforced in practice.

The boundary between “AI-generated” and “human-created” content is becoming increasingly blurred. Almost all modern software now incorporates some form of AI, including widely used tools such as Google’s spellcheck, grammar correction, and accessibility features. This makes it extremely difficult to define what should and should not be considered “AI use” in a meaningful way.

Related to this, “spotting AI-generated content” is becoming increasingly difficult, and there is currently no reliable technical method for doing so. In practice, most detection relies on informal “rules of thumb” and personal judgement. These are highly subjective and vulnerable to bias.

Allowing candidates to be investigated, sanctioned, or potentially disqualified based on opinions such as “this looks like it might have been made using AI” sets a very dangerous precedent. It risks unfair accusations, reputational harm, and inconsistent enforcement.

Even experts in this field cannot reliably determine the origin of most digital content. Building a regulatory system around such uncertain evidence is therefore both impractical and unjust.

Rather than relying on unreliable detection methods, I would encourage a focus on transparency, honesty, and equal access to campaign resources, regardless of whether AI tools are used.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B3: Ethical Regulation and Approach to Artificial Intelligence </title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=28#comm28</link>
                        <author>Samuel Hall</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/ethical-regulation-and-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-25722?commentId=28#comm28</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi, I’d like to comment on this motion as someone who works professionally as an AI/ML Research Scientist.

I strongly resonate with the concerns and values expressed here, particularly around ethics, environmental impact, and social responsibility. However, in its current form, I am concerned that this motion will be very difficult to translate into clear, actionable policy.

Firstly, the definition of “AI” used is extremely broad and vague. The definition — “the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings” — could reasonably be interpreted to include technologies as simple as calculators. This makes meaningful regulation challenging.

A more useful definition would focus on the specific technologies that have driven modern AI adoption, particularly machine learning and neural networks. For example: software that produces outputs using stochastic, data-driven prediction methods, including technologies such as neural networks, large language models, and diffusion models. This would clearly distinguish modern AI systems from conventional deterministic software.

On environmental sustainability, I strongly agree with the emphasis on renewable energy and responsible cooling. These are among the strongest and most concrete elements of the motion, and they represent areas where meaningful regulation is genuinely achievable.

The sections on education and AI literacy are well intentioned, but I believe they underestimate the scale of the challenge. Teaching people “how to spot AI-generated content” is effectively an ongoing arms race against major technology companies. Similar challenges are currently addressed by specialist organisations such as GCHQ and related intelligence agencies. Expecting this to be comprehensively taught at KS2 level places a very significant burden on an already overstretched education system.

I also agree that AI-generated disinformation poses serious risks to democracy and personal lives. However, it is unclear why this concern is limited only to AI-generated disinformation. All disinformation is harmful, regardless of how it is produced, and policy should reflect this broader reality.

Overall, I feel this motion attempts to address too many complex issues at once under a loosely defined banner of “ethical AI.” Several points overlap or repeat, and this weakens its practical impact.

I would encourage a more focused approach, prioritising a smaller number of clearly defined, enforceable goals. For example:

Ensuring AI infrastructure is powered and cooled using renewable resources

Establishing clear accountability standards for developers and operators

Supporting transparent and responsible deployment in public services

By narrowing the scope and improving technical clarity, this motion could become far more effective in shaping meaningful and realistic policy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <title>Comment for: B15: Against Trump&#039;s Imperialism</title>
                        <link>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=27#comm27</link>
                        <author>Manu Teague-Sharpe</author>
                        <guid>https://wintergeneralmeeting.younggreens.org.uk/std/against-trump-s-imperialism-55268?commentId=27#comm27</guid>
                        <description><![CDATA[I agree with everything in this motion. My concern is that 2/3 of the resolutions are things the Young Greens or Green Party already do, and the big policy change that is leaving NATO is buried somewhat.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
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