The Green Party can now confirm the candidates running in the upcoming leadership elections.
Nominations closed on Tuesday at midday with three co leader teams and two individuals putting themselves forward in the race. They are:
Shahrar Ali
Ashley Gunstock
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay
Martin Hemingway and Tina Rothery
Amelia Womack and Tamsin Omond
Co-leader Jonathan Bartley stood down last monthwhich triggered an election for new leadership. [1]
In line with the party’s constitution, individuals can put themselves forward or two people can stand together in a bid to be co-leaders.
Members will have the opportunity to vote for their next generation of leadership from 2 September until the ballot closes on 23 September with results set to be announced soon after.
Acting party leader Sian Berry said: “The Green Party is so proud of its democratic roots and the election for who leads and represents us is one of the biggest choices our members make. This is a crucial moment for the party with elections that can put more Greens into positions of power on the horizon.
“I say to every member that your voice is absolutely essential during this election. New members who join before 27 August can also vote, so if you are thinking of joining us at this huge moment for Green politics around the world, now is the time.”
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