Greens Rally North-East Voters for Local Council Seats

Greens are making a concerted effort to court voters in the North-East, with former Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll leading the charge as one of the party's highest-profile recruits. Driscoll is standing for Newcastle city council in the central Monument ward, rallying a dozen supporters on a bitterly cold day to begin canvassing and delivering leaflets.

Despite the chilly weather, Driscoll struck an optimistic tone, thanking the