GURPAL VIRDI STANDING FOR GREENS IN CRANFORD BY-ELECTION.

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He is a former Labour Councillor. "A lifelong resident of West London and a tireless campaigner for justice, fairness, and community wellbeing, Gurpal brings decades of experience in public service to the Green Party team. His passion for clean air, green spaces, and inclusive politics makes him the perfect champion for Cranford." – Green Party.

Gurpil says: "Cranford deserves clean air, safer streets, and real accountability from its elected representatives. I'm standing to give residents a voice that listens, a voice that speaks out, and a voice rooted in fairness."

As your Green Party candidate, Gurpal says he will be focusing on:

– Tackling Air Pollution: Cranford lies under the Heathrow flight path and next to the M4 - air quality is a health emergency. Gurpal will push for better monitoring and bold action to cut traffic pollution and challenge further airport expansion.

– Protecting Our Green Spaces: From Avenue Park to the River Crane corridor, we will fight to preserve and enhance green areas under threat from overdevelopment and neglect.

– Community-Led Planning: Too many planning decisions ignore residents. Gurpal will demand that all new developments meet local needs for affordable housing, not just developer profits.

– Better Public Transport & Safer Streets: We'll campaign for improved bus routes, safe walking and cycling options, and traffic calming measures that put people - not cars - first.

– Honest, Independent Representation: Gurpal Virdi is not a career politician. He's standing to serve, not to climb a party ladder. The Green Party in Hounslow stands for transparency, integrity, and putting people before politics.

Why Green, Why Now?

"The Greens are growing fast in London - with more councillors than ever before across the city. In borough after borough, Green Party councillors are making a real difference: challenging complacency, standing up for communities, and winning better outcomes on climate, housing, and social justice. Hounslow deserves the same."