Barely a day goes by without a letter on these pages criticising the Greens for the state of our streets or their support for projects like Valley Gardens and the i360 loan.
Many look forward to May 7 when they can vote the Greens out. However, to do this, you need to vote someone else in.
With the majority of the Green councillors not seeking re-election (Argus, March 15) what are the choices?
Since the Greens were elected in 2011, with just 1% more of the vote citywide than Labour, they have lost four elections in the city to Labour – the Police and Crime Commissioner in 2012, two council by-elections and last year’s European elections.
It is Labour who are in second place in almost every Green-held seat with the Tories yet to select candidates in most or to spell out what they would do if elected.
Labour’s team of candidates is complete, and our manifesto is published (read it at www.brightonhovelabour.com).
Readers have a choice on May 7, either let a new batch of inexperienced Greens take over, elect a moribund Tory Party struggling to find candidates or policies, or elect Labour, who will focus on getting the basics right and delivering a council that works for you.
Councillor Warren Morgan
Labour and Co-op leader Brighton City Council
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