It has never been more important to have Green voices in our communities and across the country.

Full statement

We need common-sense, practical solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.

As a mental health worker in a Walker-based GP practice, I see the impact of 14 years of austerity every day. I see people with mental health difficulties sat on waiting lists, unable to get the support they need. I see the stress of low wages and rising rents driving people to despair, alongside NHS staff burnt out trying to meet the needs of patients. I also see community services doing their best to provide support despite never-ending funding cuts. It is clear to me the growing mental health crisis is inextricably linked to an economy that serves the very few at the expense of the many.

Despite these challenges, we have so much to be proud of in Newcastle East and Wallsend. We have a rich industrial heritage, a long history of solidarity and our famous warmth and good humour. I’m always struck by the resilience of the people I work with and I believe that given the opportunity, our communities can thrive.

The Green Party vows to empower communities and fix the climate crisis alongside the growing crisis of inequality. We will invest in renewable energy to improve energy security and reduce both energy bills and emissions. We will build thousands of affordable houses and insulate existing ones, to make sure that everyone can live in a safe, warm home. We will provide affordable public transport to help people stay connected, improve air quality, and leave more money in your pocket. We will bring vital services like water back into public hands to protect our shared environment. The Green Party will always place people before profit.

Vote Green for “Real Hope. Real Change"