Claire Frances Sheppard

“Claire is a Peckham-based community activist, small business owner, cancer survivor and mum who has lived in the area for 25 years. In 2020 Claire co-founded Nunhead Knocks community mutual aid group, providing and co-ordinating practical support in SE15 through Covid. In winter 2022/23 the group pivoted to providing small community grants, fundraising over £40k over three years. In one tough winter alone almost £20k in individual grants of £50 meeting the basic needs of food and fuel. Claire came to politics later in life following major life experiences: new motherhood, cancer treatment and applying for Universal Credit. She vowed that once recovered, she would make a positive contribution to her community and do all she could to leave the world a better place for her son. She has campaigned in 8 elections in the last 8 years, and as Green Party Candidate for Lambeth and Southwark in the London Assembly elections has beaten Tories into 3rd place twice and got 20% of the GE vote in Peckham in 2025. Claire is a proven hard-working, caring and respected campaigner who will work her socks off for her local ward if enough people are bold and vote with their heart. The Tories and Reform cannot win here but if enough people "Say YEP for Shep" we could turn Southwark Green in 2026.”