Brentwood & Ongar parliamentary candidate RJ Learmouth has called on voters to back the Green Party vision of a fairer and greener country.
After last week’s announcement of the General Election for July 4, RJ said: “I’m looking forward to offering voters in Brentwood and Ongar a credible alternative to the old parties.
“The Green Party offers a transformative and hopeful vision of what our country can be; a fairer and greener society, where people have financial and energy security, where people can lead happier and healthier lives in a good quality and affordable home, and where the reality of the climate emergency is given the urgent attention it needs.”
RJ, who grew up in South Essex and works in Brentwood, added: “Greens across the country are already representing their communities and working honestly and collaboratively for the common good.
“We can have representatives who bring this kind of hard work and integrity back to public office, and this is what I offer. I want to put the urgent needs of our community back at the top of the agenda.
“If you share these values, I urge you to vote for and join the Green Party, and support our mission to build a fairer and greener country.”
RJ’s comments were echoed after the election was called by Green Party co-leader and parliamentary candidate for Waveney Valley, Adrian Ramsay, who said: “We are ready. Across the country people will have the chance to vote for a Green candidate offering voters hope and practical solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, supporting people into warm, affordable homes, protecting our NHS and cleaning up our toxic rivers.”
Ramsay added: “We are offering the common sense, affordable policies that will dramatically improve our quality of life. More Green MPs in Parliament will hold whoever forms the next government to account, and make the other parties confront the challenges our country faces. Together, we can make the change.”