Siân Berry
Environmentalist and politician
Born
July 9th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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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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