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26 June, 2022
by Andrew
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Tackling voter apathy is crucial to Green Party electoral success

As we hurtle ever closer to an irreversible climate disaster I grow increasingly sceptical of the likelihood of Green politicians being able to deliver the radical changes we need via the electoral process before it is all too late. It … Continue reading

25 May, 2020
by Andrew
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My time as a Green Party General Election Candidate

In 2010 I was Cllr David Blackburn’s Election Agent when he was the Green Party candidate for the Leeds West constituency in the General Election, which I’ve blogged about before. Five years later David didn’t want to stand again, and … Continue reading

25 May, 2020
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General Election Candidate 2017 – Andrew’s views on key issues

I was the Green Party candidate for Leeds West in the General Elections of 2015 and 2017. The article below is taken from the Leeds West Green Party website at the time of the 2017 General Election… Andrew’s views on key … Continue reading

25 May, 2020
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General Election Candidate 2015 – Best Green result in Leeds West

I was the Green Party candidate for Leeds West in the General Elections of 2015 and 2017. The article below is taken from the Leeds West Green Party website at the time of the 2015 General Election… Green Party candidate … Continue reading

24 August, 2013
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Labour may be struggling but Greens must keep pressing

The Labour Party seems to be in disarray at the moment. Despite an unpopular government delivering painful austerity measures, Labour has seen its opinion poll lead being slashed. Its leader, Ed Miliband, is being criticised by his own veteran MPs … Continue reading