One of our readers has asked where our list of Green Party candidates for Westminster is. We had intended only giving you details of the main parties but here is the list of Greens for you!
KATE JOESTER EDINBURGH NORTH & LEITH
Kate is a health promotion worker and mental health trainer. She has lived in Edinburgh North & Leith for 13 years, and loves its diverse and enterprising communities. Her background is in equalities and peace activism; her driving force is bringing together social justice and sustainability to make Edinburgh better for all its citizens. She lives in Wardie with her partner and two small children. Email: kj4mp@green010.org.uk
CLARE COONEY
EDINBURGH SOUTH-WEST
CLARE COONEY EDINBURGH SOUTH-WEST
Clare has lived in Edinburgh for 15 years, is a mother and runs her own camera hire business. She joined the Greens five years ago and has taken on a variety of administrative roles in that time. Email: cc4mp@green010.org.uk
IAN BAXTER
MIDLOTHIAN
IAN BAXTER MIDLOTHIAN
Ian is convenor of the Midlothian Green Party. He is a self-employed bookkeeper and has been involved in community activities in Bonnyrigg for 30 years. He is chairman of Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Community Council and, as a French speaker, has been closely involved with the town’s twinning activities with St Cyr L’Ecole in France. Email: ib4mp@green010.org.uk
ROBIN HARPER
EDINBURGH EAST
ROBIN HARPER EDINBURGH EAST
Robin is well-known as the Green MSP for Lothians, and is former Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party. Email: rh4mp@green010.org.uk
STEVE BURGESS
EDINBURGH SOUTH
STEVE BURGESS EDINBURGH SOUTH
Steve is the Green Councillor for Southside/Newington in Edinburgh. He was previously a medical research scientist, worked for Greenpeace (including a tour on the Rainbow Warrior II) and then led the Green MSPs’ research team in the Scottish Parliament for 4 years. Steve has previously been a Green candidate for the Scottish Parliament and the Westminister constituency of Edinburgh South.
Email: steveb4mp@green010.org.uk
