Yorkshire and Humber

Councillor Andrew Cooper is the lead candidate in Yorkshire and Humber’s election.

He works in energy efficiency business development and holds a 2.1 degree in Politics and International Relations from Staffordshire University. He has particular interest in and knowledge of energy.

If elected, Cooper will use his position as an MEP to draw in more resources from the European Union to create worthwhile skilled jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector. Yorkshire and Humber is home to many manufacturing and export jobs and along with the significant ports of Hull, Grimsby and Immingham, depend on European trade.

Greens believe passionately in supporting sustainable local economies but some trade will always move internationally. Cooper would endeavour to ensure the region is given the resources needed to continue to flourish.

Shan Oakes is the second candidate for Yorkshire and Humber’s election. 

Oakes is Equality and Diversity Coordinator for the Green Party. Oakes received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Leicester University School of Education, a postgraduate diploma in Leadership and Management of Change from Leeds Metropolitan University, and a Master of Science degree in Education for Sustainability from London South Bank University.

Oakes currently runs an eco-friendly holiday house in York to finance her campaign and to promote awareness of environmental and cultural issues. Oakes campaigns for and is particularly interested in local and organic food and farming, integrated public transport, increased local involvement in community planning, and human rights.

Press Officer for Andrew Cooper and Shan Oakes is Martin Deane (martinjdeane@gmail.com)

Other candidates: Vicky Dunn, Denise Craghill, Martin Hemingway, Kevin Warnes