You can make JillianSheffield’s first Green MP

Jillian with local candidates Anne Barr (Central), Aodan Marken (Broomhill), Sue

Morton (Walkley) Graham Wroe (Manor Castle) and Calvin Payne (Nether Edge)

Inside – Meet Jillian Creasy and How the Parties compare

It’s Greenor Labouron May 7th

Two Votes Green!You can Vote Green in both the General and Council Elections.

In the 2014 Council Elections Greens beat Labour in Broomhill andCentral Wards and were the main challengers to Labour in ManorCastle, Nether Edge and Walkley Wards.

In May's General Election you can change our city for thebetter by electing the first Green MP for Sheffield Central.Support for the Greens has risen fast since the last GeneralElection. Dr Jillian Creasy was the first Green elected toSheffield City Council and is the Green Party nationalspokesperson on Health and Social Care. As a longstandingdoctor she knows the issues facing the NHS in Sheffield andaround the country.

Jillian says “As your MP I will stand up & be counted on thedifficult issues. I will challenge the unfair cuts that have hadthe biggest impact on people with the lowest incomes. I willstand up for the NHS and against privatisation. I will call foran end to Student Tuition fees. Electing me in Sheffield willbring real and lasting change for the common good.”

The Growing Green VoteIn the May 2014 council elections Greens were the clearchallengers to Labour in Sheffield Central. The Lib Dem vote hascollapsed across Sheffield Central since 2010.

Tory, UKIP or Lib Dem candidates have very little chance of beingelected in Sheffield Central, either in the Council Elections or theGeneral Election.

Votes cast in the 5 constituency wards in the May 2014 council elections(average vote in Walkley where there were 2 vacancies)

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The Cuts – In January MPs were asked tovote on another £30 Billion of spendingcuts to public services.

Trident Replacement Cost to taxpayers -£100 Billion Greens oppose replacing Trident

and would use the money tosupport public services.

Green MP Caroline Lucas votedagainst replacing Trident.

Absent when vote wastaken on 20 January 2015.

A halt to Fracking in the UK

Absent when vote wastaken on 26 January 2015.

Greens support a ban on frackingand would oppose it in Parliament.

Green MP Caroline Lucas voted forfracking to be suspended until afurther assessment had beenmade.

Student Tuition Fees

Greens would abolish Tuition feesand pay for this through a rise intaxes on large businesses.

Labour introduced Tuitionfees when they were inGovernment and are onlycalling for a reduction NOTthe abolition of tuition fees.

Regulation of Bus Services Greens support regulation of busservices. Green MP Caroline Lucasproposed an Early Day Motion inJune 2014 to bring bus servicesback under public control toprovide better services and lowerfares.

The Labour MP for SheffieldCentral was not one of 14Labour MP's who signed tosupport the motion.

NHS PrivatisationGreens oppose privatisation ofthe NHS. The market system iscostly to run and money is lostinto private profits andshareholders’ pockets.

The Labour Governmentencouraged privatecompanies to bid for NHSwork and have notcommitted to reversingprivatisation.

A Green MP Your Labour MP

Most Labour MPs voted with theConservative/Lib Dem Government for thesecuts. Green Party MP Caroline Lucas votedagainst the cuts.

Greens would close the deficit bytaxing people with incomes of over£100,000/year more, introducing aWealth Tax and tackling tax avoidance and taxevasion.

Absent when vote wastaken on 13 January 2015.

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Meet Dr Jillian Creasy

Jillian talking to a local constituent

Jillian outside Sheffield Town Hall

Jillian helping people with everyday problems & issues

Jillian with Green Party MP Caroline Lucas

Relaxing on the allotment

How long have you lived in Sheffield?

I came in the 1980s to train as a General Practitioner and ended up staying. I love the friendliness and city lifeand being close to the Peak District.

Why the Green Party?

I became active in the Green Party following the 9/11 atrocities and found they had more to say than just “nowar”. The Green Party members I met were talking about how to create a more sustainable world in whichwe would not be fighting wars to control oil supplies. Later I joined the campaign against the giant newincinerator and was impressed by the careful research, community involvement and positive alternatives putforward by the Green Party.

What did it feel like when you were elected as the first Green Councillor on Sheffield City Council in2004?

It was exciting and daunting, being the only Green amongst 84 councillors, but I was ready to learn and makethe most of every opportunity. In those days I did more work on national and international campaigns –human rights, nuclear power and climate change. As the Green Party Group on Sheffield City Council hasgrown we are much more involved in community and city-wide issues. This General Election campaign hasplunged me back into speaking and writing about the big political issues (austerity, the NHS) and reminds meof those early years.

What is your proudest achievement in your time as a Sheffield Councillor?

It has to be working with local people on campaigns to improve their lives and neighbourhoods. This hasincluded fighting to save a Surestart Centre and local schools, to get people the housing they need, parksimproved and setting up a new community groups. The best thing is seeing people come together and findtheir voice. Whatever the outcome of the campaign, people are more empowered and better connected.

Are there skills that you have as a Doctor that would help you as a local MP?

The single most important thing in both roles is listening to what patients (or constituents) are telling you.And then, while helping individuals, you learn how the system works (or fails) and build up a fund ofknowledge and connections. It is important to be able to multitask and to deal with mundane thingsalongside urgent and high profile issues.

What changes have you seen in Sheffield over the last 30 years?

Changes in employment patterns: heavy industry has declined and research, digital and creative industriesare more important. But in the last five years, the city has been blighted by unemployment, low wages andcuts to public services. I would fight for a fairer economy and more equal city. The City Centre has changedmassively, with lots more apartment blocks and bars taking over from small shops. The failed New RetailQuarter has cast a planning blight on the heart of the city. Hopefully we will now see a project with moreindependent shops and entertainment rather than chain stores and yet more car parks.

What policy or laws would you like to change as an MP?

Repeal the Bedroom Tax, make the living wage compulsory, stop tax dodging, reverse the privatisation of theNHS & other public services, and bring the railways back into public ownership. I would also like to seeproportional representation at all levels of government, including an elected second chamber (House ofLords) so that parliament represents a range of views, not just two very similar big parties.

What do you think Sheffield people want from a local MP?

Hard working, making the effort to find out their views and represent them, having a vision for a sustainableand vibrant city; standing up against the system when it needs to change. People want their MP to be visibleand not to duck out of votes. If you don’t stand up for what you believe in what was the point of all thosepeople voting for you?

What difference would a Green MP make?

Caroline Lucas was elected as the first Green MP in Brighton at the last General Election. Caroline has stoodout from the 650 or so others because she does stand up for what she believes in and gives a voice to peoplewho are often ignored by other politicians. It's not just the people on the South Coast who want principledpoliticians who stick by their values. That’s what I can offer the people of Sheffield Central. The Northdeserves a ‘Caroline Lucas’ just as much as the South does.

When you aren’t being a politician or a GP how do you relax?

I was lucky enough to get an allotment when I first moved to Broomhall. I love growing fruit and vegetablesand then cooking treats for my family and friends. I also belong to a book group and sing in a choir. Myfavourite holidays are walking in the mountains – in the UK or Europe.

We’re backing Jillian“Of the major parties, only the Greensare proposing serious action on climatechange, tax avoidance and raisingliving standards to a point wherepeople notice the difference. Their long-term attitude to the issues that matteris why I'm backing Jillian this May.”Aidan Phillips – Sheffield Student

“Jillian works for peopleof all backgrounds andbeliefs without fear orfavour. She is alwaysthere to answerquestions and supportcommunity projects.”Nasir Ahmed

“Jillian is a strong advocate for peace, justice and human rights.Jillian has condemned Israel's occupation of the West Bank and

bombardment, destruction and blockade of Gaza, calling foraction to ensure Israel complies with International Law.”

Heather Hunt

“As leader of the Green Group on the citycouncil, Jillian stands out from the others. She

has a great deal of integrity and is not afraidto speak out against the main parties. I’m sure

she will do the same in Parliament.”Mohammed Zayed Al Mahfuz

“Jillian has worked hard to supportsmall businesses like ours andcontinues to fight for Post Offices tostay open. As an MP she would havemore influence to stand up for thecommunity she represents.”Joe and Surinder Johal – Broomhall

Shopkeepers

"Cllr Creasy provided a great deal of assistance when we were looking to expand into theCity Centre. We looked at a pub that was part of the new development in the CityCentre. Due to the Compulsory Purchase Order on it the process stalled, but Jillianstepped in and allowed us to get the ball rolling again. She was very enthused aboutpromoting a local business and has been very involved with local residents andbusinesses concerning the redevelopment of the Kelham Island area."Ed Wickett – Landlord of the Tap and Tankard and the Fat Cat in Kelham Island

“Jillian helps the people. Inthis area, she worked with

local women to run acampaign to get our housing

association to fit new doorsand windows and new

kitchens for many of us. Shehas improved play areas, got

funding for youth activitiesand really cares about our

children’s futures.”Kaltum Osman – Broomhall

Resident

“I have experienced first-hand Jillian’sgreat commitment to the local

community, in particular in her fight tosave the Sure Start Children’s Centre

from closure – a valued resource whichJillian supported as a board member. Iknow many families have appreciated

her contribution to the fight to save thisand other precious services.”

Cath Baker

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