Siân Berry

Environmentalist and politician

Siân Berry - Environmentalist and politician
Born

July 9th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

An English environmentalist and politician who has served as a member of the Green Party and has been involved in various political campaigns focused on sustainability and environmental issues. Berry was elected as a member of the London Assembly in 2016, and has held the role of co-leader of the Green Party. Advocacy has included promoting policies on climate change, housing, and public transport. Berry has also been a candidate for the mayoral position in London, further emphasizing a commitment to green and sustainable policies at a city level.

Elected member of the London Assembly in 2016

Co-leader of the Green Party

Mayoral candidate in London

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