Sir - There is a loss of trust in the political system in this country and many people are looking elsewhere, however only the Greens are offering a radical alternative to 'business as usual'.

The Worcester News prints many letters from UKIP members who claim that they are offering something different. UKIP's simplistic answers appeal to many disgruntled voters and former voters.

However, when you look at the policies of UKIP, Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats you find that they broadly want the same thing: To continue with our failed economic system, which is both increasing inequalities in society and damaging the environment.

We cannot continue with a system based on perpetual growth, whilst living on a planet with limited resources.

The threats of climate change, population growth, peak oil and global inequality point toward a very dangerous future.

The Green Party is the only one looking long term, not 5 to 10 years ahead, but 50 to 100 years ahead. By having a vision of where we need to be, we can address how to get there.

Maybe that is why the Green Party has such strong support amongst younger voters. Many of them know that by tackling these issues now, they will have a better chance of a decent future, both for them and their own children.

Matthew Jenkins

Green Party County Councillor

Worcester