The Green Party’s first MP to be elected in the Midlands, North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns, came to Worcester on Saturday 4th January to speak to Green Party campaigners and supporters.
Dr. Chowns, one of the party’s 4 new MPs who won her seat in July, talked about the work she carried out in her constituency and the campaign that led to her becoming an MP. She also spoke about some of her experiences and impressions of Westminster over the last six months.
Previously a Member of the European Parliament, Dr. Chowns described how seeing the difficulties faced by people in her local community motivated her to move from being a local Councillor to standing for election nationally. She talked about the challenges of reaching out to people in such a large area and about successfully building a big support base.
“Gaining the trust and support of people across North Herefordshire and working for them been a hugely energising, rewarding process. It was great to discover that most people want a greener, more positive world.”
“I’ve been really proud of our party in Parliament and we have been able to speak out where others are reluctant to do so. It’s so important to be those voices holding the government to account.”
Councillor Tor Pingree said “It was good to hear about Ellie’s campaign and everything that she has already achieved in Parliament. It is very impressive that she has already spoken in Parliament more than 50 times! She has also supported 180 Early Day Motions, on issues ranging from the effect of Post Office closures on communities to condemnation of the average 21% rise in water bills. Hopefully voters will be taking note of how hard our Green MPs work.”