Heather Barrie

Green Party

‘I own a local fair-trade business and have lived in Chichester since 2005. I love the character and vibrant charm of our city but I’ve witnessed increased inequality, infrastructure failure and an erosion of youth and business opportunities.

‘I am a businesswoman, not a career politician – I’m someone that cares about the world around me. I’ve always supported Fairtrade, Greenpeace and The Soil Association and been drawn to the values-led and consistent messages of the Green Party – they’ve always put the environment at the core of their policies together with fairness and compassion.

‘My candidacy for this election was borne from my frustration at the lack of action regarding the on-going strikes on Southern Rail and their impact on my business and community. It’s demonstrated how in every aspect of our lives, it’s the powerful few who care little and do little for the world in which we live and the people within our communities.

‘The Green Party doesn’t pander to trends and soundbites and always put common sense, community and the fair treatment of others at the heart of their policies – they understand the concerns around the undeniable links between environmental and social concerns (healthcare, education, housing, transport) and will continue to address these issues of inequality and the impact of current policies on our world.’