Greens Rally North-East Voters for Local Council Seats

Former Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll defects to Greens, aiming to win central Newcastle ward in battle for crucial council seats in the North-East.
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
Source: The Guardian


