LAST week, Jennifer Steadman became leader of the Harlow Green Party.

We asked Ms Steadman for a few words.

Ms Steadman said: “Stepping into the shoes of a leader as formidable as Yasmin Van Der Poel is no small task.

“However, the knowledge and experience I’ve gained from her exceptional leadership will stand me in good stead as I take on the role of Harlow Green Party Chair. I will be forever grateful for Yasmin’s skills, expertise, and guidance over the past years.

“With the huge influx of new members since Zack Polanski became leader, our local membership has more than doubled.

“It’s especially encouraging to see so many new younger members joining us — helping us reach a wider audience who recognise and share our values for a sustainable and just society for all.

These are the values we believe in for Harlow and will work together to ensure they are carried forward in our everyday lives as Harlow Green Party members.

These are truly exciting times for the Harlow Greens, and I am deeply honoured to have been elected Chair. I look forward to working alongside our incredible, hardworking team and all our new members. I want to sincerely thank them for their support thus far and for the support I know they will give me as we all move forward together for Harlow.

There’s so much to look forward to for the Green Party, so to borrow one of Zack’s phrases- “Let’s make hope normal again.”

“Real Hope Real change for the people of Harlow”.