This May 2024, the London Assembly (LA) will be elected along with a new London Mayor.

You are invited to come and hear the candidates for Merton & Wandsworth share their positions on key environmental issues pertinent our local area.

You will also have the chance to put questions to the candidates and hear the concerns of other voters in your community. All welcome to attend.

This is a free event organised by Merton Friends of the Earth, Sustainable Merton, and Merton Cycling Campaign

Why attend this event?

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Ask questions to candidates

• Voice your concerns

• Hear candidates debate their environmental policies

Which parties’ candidates have confirmed attendance?

• Conservatives: Ellie Cox

• Green Party: Pippa Maslin

• Labour: Leonie Cooper

• Liberal Democrats: Sue Wixley

What is the London Assembly?

The London Assembly (LA) is a democratically elected cross-party group whose function is to hold the Mayor to account. They are there to scrutinise and question the Mayor, so that they stand firm on their commitments, and are accountable for the decisions they make. The London Assembly is made up of a list of 11 London-wide members (to ensure proportional representation and that a balance of voices is heard) and 14 constituency members. The Merton & Wandsworth constituency member candidates for main parties are: Cllr Eleanor Cox (Conservatives), Pippa Maslin (Green), Leonie Cooper (Labour), Sue Wixley (Lib Dem).

What is Friends of the Earth’s ask to candidates: Take our Pledge

As we stand at a critical juncture in combating the climate and nature crisis, we’re calling on all candidates to take our pledge, vowing to prioritise and implement robust climate policies if elected.