The Greens’ General Election Manifesto, which will be published in the coming days, is set to make key pledges on the protection of nature, bringing utility companies into public ownership, and creating sustainable and quality homes in the right place at the right price. Green Party Co-Leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay are on track to become new Green MPs in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley respectively. 

Tilly Hogrebe, Green Party General Election candidate for Southend West & Leigh said;

“I’m pleased that the long-awaited General Election has finally been called, after months of speculation. Voters in Southend will be given the opportunity to choose a new direction for our community, our city, and our country. Southend residents can see how the Conservatives take their vote for granted here, and they don’t feel any better off after fourteen years of Conservative government. The offer from Starmer’s Labour is particularly uninspiring too, and they are yet to even announce their candidate in this election. Does Labour even want people’s votes here?

“Voters know what the Green Party stands for. Every vote for the Green Party in this election sends a strong message to the next Labour government that people want forward-thinking and innovative action on the crises our country faces. The Greens have 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. 

“I would urge Southend residents; if you share our values, join the Green Party, help our campaign, and we can make the case for a more compassionate and sustainable Southend. Together, we can make our voice heard.”

Simon Cross, Green Party General Election candidate for Southend East & Rochford said;

“In just over 40 days time, we will have a new Government. If the polls are to be believed, that will be a Labour government with a 140+ seat majority. With this in mind, it’s important that we have strong and principled voices that will hold the next Government to account over the important issues that matter to ordinary people. The Green Party has an unbroken record of standing up for what matters, and being the adults in the room. Greens across the country are already representing their communities and working honestly and collaboratively for the common good. There’s no reason why we can’t have a group of principled people in Parliament fighting for these values too. 

“I’m standing as a three-time candidate in this election. Cheekily, I suspect I can credibly argue that I am the most experienced candidate in this race. No doubt the Conservatives will end up parachuting in a last-minute candidate who has no ties to Southend, and what a shame that would be for our City. I have lived and worked in this area for many years and I’m proud to call it my home. I have stood up for the most impoverished parts of this area, and I have fought on behalf of residents who are struggling to make ends meet. I have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Doctors and Nurses in the fight to save our Hospital from cuts, and I have battled against developers who seek to destroy what little green belt land we have left. This is my record, and I pledge to take this fighting spirit to Westminster where I would be honoured to be our representative.”

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Tilly Hogrebe

for Southend West & Leigh

On being selected, Tilly said:

“I am proud to be representing my home constituency of Southend West and Leigh as the Green Party candidate in the upcoming general election.

I firmly believe in building happy and healthy communities where residents find connection and a sense of belonging. I stand for protecting our environment and creating a healthy, liveable planet for generations to come. I strive for a world where all basic needs are met for everyone, while our use of resources remains within the planetary boundaries.”

Simon Cross

for Southend East & Rochford

On being selected, Simon said:

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to again represent Southend East & Rochford as a Green candidate in the next General Election.

In 2015 and 2017 I offered the Green Party’s vision of a kinder, more equal, and more just society to the people of Southend East & Rochford, and I’m excited to be doing so again in this important General Election. ” 

The South East Essex Green Party are excited to begin campaigning in both constituencies in the forthcoming General Election.

If you would like to support our General Election campaigning, please consider making a donation, or signing up as a volunteer. 

Please note this article has been edited. In earlier versions of this press release, it was announced that Eli London was selected as the Green Party’s prospective candidate for Rochford & Southend East constituency.

Eli has stepped down for personal reasons and we thank them for their considerable effort and dedication to the role. Veteran campaigner Simon Cross will be our candidate for the Southend East & Rochford constituency in the 2024 General Election. 

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