Darren Johnson who also ran for Mayor and received over 200,000 second preference votes said today, "The result is tinged with sadness due to the loss of Noel Lynch as an Assembly Member. Noel has done excellent work in promoting local businesses and protecting open spaces as well as being a strong green voice on several committees. His contribution to the Green agenda will be sorely missed."
Darren continued, "Despite the challenge by other parties, Greens have proved that they have a strong core vote and I am confident that we will significantly improve our presence next time. I want to thank all those that voted for the Green Party and can assure them that we will continue to provide a strong green voice in London. We will work to the manifesto which we promised Londoners putting environmental, social and economic justice as well as peace at the top of out political agenda."
Jenny Jones echoed Darren and pledged to ensure that environmental issues will be placed at the top of the London agenda. She is keen to continue to work for safe routes to schools, improve on road safety and ensure that her work on sustainability is promoted.
She said, "I want all parents to feel that London is a safe city where children can cycle or walk to school. I want to continue to promote healthy food for Londoners and will be working to ensure that London has a strategic approach to healthy food which deals with both food poverty and sustainability."
Jean Lambert MEP improved on her performance last time. She received over 159000 votes almost double the votes she did in 1999. She thanked voters and supporters and promised to continue to represent all Londoners and provide a green voice in Europe for the capital.
All three elected Greens praised the work of their campaign teams and those that stood for the Green Party in either the Assembly or European Parliamentary elections.