Jane Baston is standing as the Green Party’s candidate for Birmingham Selly Oak.

Full statement

She moved to Birmingham two years ago and has lived in the Selly Oak constituency since moving. She has been an active member of the Green Party for the past 4 years. Jane has worked closely with the local Green Party councillors to stand up for local services and will continue to do so as your MP.

Jane works for an educational charity and studied genetics and archaeology at University. She is an active UNISON member and is part of the Green Party Trade Union Group Committee, where she has campaigned locally and nationally to improve working conditions and to protect workers’ rights.

Jane has been the Co-Chair of the Green Party’s youth and student wing, the Young Greens, for the past three years supporting young people and students across England and Wales. She has a wide range of experience working with local groups and charities. She is passionate about campaigning for better funded youth services, safer streets, and fixing the housing crisis.