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Greens win six seats in Lewisham Lewisham Green Party is celebrating today after winning 6 seats on the council, topping the poll and taking all seats in both Brockley and Ladywell wards. Darren Johnson, Romayne Phoenix and Dean Walton have all been elected to serve as Green councillors in Brockley ward, while Mike Keogh, Sue Luxton and Ute Michel overturned a large Labour majority to win in neighbouring Ladywell ward. Greens are now the third biggest party on Lewisham Council. Green councillor Darren Johnson, commenting on the success in Lewisham, said: "We are absolutely delighted. We proved what a difference we could make with one councillor - people saw that and wanted more. Absolutely delighted." Sue Luxton, Green councillor for Ladywell ward added: "the voters of Ladywell have sent a clear message to Labour. Local opposition to the planned closure of Ladywell Leisure Centre is huge and has undoubtedly played a key role in the swing from Labour to Green Party." In the elections for Lewisham mayor, candidate Mike Keogh polled 7,168 votes (12%). Full results for Lewisham can be found at http://www.lewisham.gov.uk. Elsewhere in London, Greens gained seats in Hackney, Islington, Camden, Lambeth and Southwark. For more information contact: Sue Luxton, Green Councillor for Ladywell National News: "Greens celebrate seats increase" (Source: BBC News) |
