"Devolution"[1] for Greater Manchester has many
things wrong with it. There is
a lack of transparency
no democratic mandate from the people
an almost sole focus on 'growth'
a lack of practical focus on social issues
a lack of focus on the climate change and environmental
issues
Green Candidates
So why run to be the Green candidate for Mayor?
Because its an opportunity to put all of these issues on the agenda for Greater Manchester.
The role of the Mayor should be a campaigning one for the
people.
In addition, 35% of constituencies in Greater Manchester are
amongst the most deprived in the North West. [2] (Deprived areas...