Green party

Leslie Rowe

Leslie Rowe leads the Green Party in Richmond & Hambleton in North Yorkshire. In the 2005 General Election Leslie got one of the best Green results in Yorkshire. Leslie Rowe

A grass roots politician, Leslie is a Parish Councillor and a school governor. He has led local campaigns on every thing from the Co-op car park to the war in Iraq. He has been active in European politics for 25 years and has been a candidate in previous European elections. 

Leslie Rowe is an accountant with special knowledge of Charity and Public Sector finance. He can deliver real change in Europe.

Bring Our Troops Home

Leslie Rowe stood in the General Election in 2005. He was the only Richmond candidate to call for British troops to leave Iraq and Afghanistan. Living close to Catterick Garrison, Leslie campaigns for peace. Leslie wants an end to the suffering of families both here and abroad.
The USA uses Yorkshire as a base for its "Star Wars" programme. Leslie called for the spy bases at Menwith Hills and Fylingdales to be closed. They allow the USA to read e-mail and listen to telephone calls across Europe. Leslie can provide the effective opposition to these spy bases that is needed in the European Parliament.

A Campaigning Green Candidate 

  • Leslie exposed the poor recycling by local North Yorkshire councils. Their policies increase carbon emissions. People are forced to drive to recycling stations because of inadequate collections.
  • Leslie campaigns for better public transport, especially in rural areas. As driving becomes more expensive, only the Green Party has the vision to see real alternatives to the car.
  • Leslie calls for better footpaths and cycle ways. Every road in the region should have a safe route for walkers