Candidate Statement: David Farbey – Barnet Post

Green Party candidate for Chipping Barnet

I grew up in nearby New Southgate and have lived in Whetstone in the Chipping Barnet constituency for over 20 years so I know the area very well. I have been involved in various local campaigns and am active in community and voluntary organisations, including as a school governor.

I have been active in the Green Party locally and regionally for over eight years. As the voluntary regional treasurer of the London Green Party, as well as in my professional career, I have experience of financial matters and understand the vital importance of good management and transparent governance – qualities that seem sadly lacking in the current government.

Every day we see on the news how devastating climate change already is and watch in despair as the major parties offer only superficial answers. Instead, the Green Party knows we need urgent and meaningful action from government right now. We need to end our dependence on fossil fuels by investing in renewables, which are now the cheapest source of energy. We need a major home insulation program that creates jobs and lowers bills.

The Green Party also supports improving our democracy by making sure every vote counts and every voice is heard, because we believe you can’t achieve climate justice without also achieving social justice. We need to ensure that the richest individuals and the richest corporations pay their fair share of tax, both internationally and domestically.

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