Reading Greens in second place in East Reading
At the Euro election count on Sunday, Reading Greens were delighted that they finished in second place in East Reading ahead of Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
At a ward level the Greens finished in first place in Park Ward with a majority of 361 votes, second place in Thames, Mapledurham and Caversham.
Across the borough the Greens finished third ahead of the Liberal Democrats.
Across the region, the Greens increased their vote by 3.8% points which was more than any other party and returned Green Euro MP Caroline Lucas.
Green Parliamentary candidate for Reading East, Rob White who came within 20 votes of becoming Reading's first Green councillor in 2008 said: "Thanks to everyone who voted Green. This was a really good local result, placing us in a great position for the next local and general elections."
"I'm happy that we returned Green Euro MP Caroline Lucas to the European Parliament, as since 1999 when she was first elected, she has been doing a great job of representing people in the region and spreading the Green values of fairness, integrity and the environment. However, although we got the biggest vote increase of any party, I was disappointed that it wasn't enough to elect Brighton Green councillor Keith Taylor to the European Parliament."
ENDS
Notes for the Editor
1. For more information please contact Rob White on 07985 923938 or 0118 9667183.
2. Green Park Ward candidate Rob White polled 994, and came within 20 votes of becoming Reading's first Green councillor at the last local elections in Reading. At the last general election he stood in Reading East and increased the Green vote by over 50% polling 1548.
Printed and promoted by Robert White, 22 Cumberland Rd, Reading, RG1 3LB. Both on behalf of Reading Green Party.
My Opinion
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