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Johnathan Ian Gifford Knight

Johnathan Ian Gifford Knight

Green Party candidate for Figge's Marsh

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In Johnathan's own words

John Knight is 31 and originally from Devon. He has a degree in archaeology and has worked in forestry, teaching, and is now working for a local bathrooms company. After living abroad for several years he moved to London and has lived in Mitcham for the last 5 years.

Since joining the Green Party he has been an active campaigner and canvasser for the party, which has given him the opportunity to meet a wide array of people from across the borough, to hear people’s stories and concerns, and to gain a clear picture of the ways they feel their local council could be doing more for them.

He is a member of Merton against racism, and is dedicated to combating the current council's complacent attitude to the rise of far right activity in the borough.

John is passionate about environmentalism, fighting climate change, and economic fairness and believes these issues are not only important at a national level but also that it is important to begin tackling these issues by doing what we can at a local and community level. Outside of politics he is something of a green party cliche, being an avid cyclist, and enjoyer of woodworking and nature.

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Figge's Marsh Ward

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Where Johnathan fits into things

Mitcham and Morden

Constituency

Figge's Marsh

Ward

Johnathan Ian Gifford Knight

Johnathan Ian Gifford Knight

Candidate

Figge's Marsh

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

  • Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
  • Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
  • Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
  • Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

  • Attend local council surgeries
  • Write or email about local issues
  • Attend public council meetings
  • Join local community groups

Council

Merton