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Pallavi Devulapalli; Green Party election special. Audio version


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Welcome to the podcast where we will delve into the world of politics in the run up to the UK General Election. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Pallavi Devulapalli, a Green Party councillor and spokesperson on health. With a background in medicine, environmental activism and a passion for making a positive change, Pallavi shares her motivations for entering the political arena and her determination to be a part of the solution. We discuss the challenges of the current political landscape, including corruption and the need for better representation. Pallavi highlights the Green Party's unique advantage of not being influenced by big business, allowing them to focus on science, ethics, and compassion. We also explore the party's approach to cutting crime, addressing the wider determinants of health, and their stance on immigration. Join us as we uncover the underlying philosophy of the Green Party and how their commitment to the environment shapes their policies across various areas. Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Pallavi Devulapalli

 

  1. The Green Party believes that addressing the wider determinants of health, such as poverty and lack of opportunities, will help reduce crime.
  • They advocate for making drugs available through controlled regulation to improve safety and reduce crime.
  • The Green Party's policies are interconnected, with links between health, transport, defense, peace, and security.
  • They aim to reduce inequalities in population health and draw on the work of Sir Michael Marmot.
  • The Green Party opposes MPs having investments in private healthcare and believes in the interconnectedness of mental and physical health.
  • Their underlying philosophy is based on compassion and helping all living creatures on the planet.
  • They advocate for a public national health service and increased funding to restore and sustain it. 8. The Green Party welcomes refugees and opposes dehumanizing language and rhetoric surrounding them.
  • They believe in speaking up and gaining power to implement their policies, even if it means challenging the two major parties.
  • Pallavi finds nourishment and optimism through practicing yoga and finding joy in her work as a GP and in politics.
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