Joan Walley Green MP
"When it comes to promoting environmental issues, Greenpeace are at the forefront. They increase public awareness through highly effective policy work, and direct action - one of the few organisations with the ability to do both.
"My roots in the north Staffordshire countryside mean that I am personally committed to promoting environmental and sustainable development issues across the board, from top down and bottom up.
"Over 20 years ago I called a meeting with environmental groups to explore how local government could focus on the environmental agenda, long before Agenda 21 emerged. I am committed to seeing the Labour Government deliver the vision set out in its environmental statement
