Thank you and congratulations
On Friday afternoon we had the final count of votes and I congratulate Jane Kennedy on her re-election. I have said throughout that my pitch was based on what I would do differently rather than what, if anything, she was doing wrong.
I am pleased that, whenever we were able to put our case, we found that people would support it. It is no accident that the PCC vote did best in the wards where Green councillors and activists are known well. We have more to do in future to increase the reach of Green ideas.
The argument for better enforcement against road traffic crimes was well received and the Green Party can continue to press for action on this front.
In Liverpool we had over 10% of the vote, 8.92% across Merseyside. That gives us a strong base to start campaigning for a Green candidate for the city region mayorality next year.
I would like to thank all the people who voted Green, whether first or second preference. I thank all the Green Party activists and supporters who helped with the elections – it was a shared project this year with local and PCC elections together.
Best wishes,
John Coyne