MEP for London and Vice-President of the Greens/European Free Alliance of MEPs.
Jean has been an active member of the UK Green Party since 1977 and was Principal Speaker for the Green Party of England and Wales from 1992-93 and 1998-99. Jean was chair of the Green Party Executive in 1994.
Since her election Jean has developed a close working relationship with community groups, NGO’s, trade unions and policy makers across the capital. By visiting projects, organising and speaking at conferences, responding to public consultations and listening to Londoners’ concerns she has been able to ensure the capitals voice is at the front of European Policy making on key issues ranging from social security and social inclusion to asylum and immigration, from energy and sustainability to human rights and peace.
Her special interests include Democracy and Human Rights, Refugee Rights, Anti-discrimination and Social Inclusion and getting a Green employment strategy in place. She has also written a book on Green politics, “No Change? No Chance.”
You can read more about Jean on her website.
