Ahead of the 2024 local government elections Anna Jacobs the Green Party candidate for the Wetherby Ward of Leeds City Council joins Michael Millward of Abeceder for this episode of Rest and Recreation.

Anna explains the reasons why she decided to become and candidate this year, the challenges she believes she will encounter if successful in her election bide, and just how much fun she is having canvassing the people of Wetherby Ward.

Michael and Anna discuss:

• Why Anna moved to Wetherby
• Anna’s volunteering activities
• What motivated Anna to become the Green Party candidate.
• Anna’s action plan, should she be successful in her election bid

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