The speaker reflects on the decision to step down from advocating for environmental issues in politics after 14 years to focus more on nature and climate activism. They stress the need to challenge the current economic system, push for a fair green transition, and applaud the Green Party's approach to environmental concerns.
As she steps down as the Green party’s first, and so far only, MP, Caroline Lucas tells Madeleine Finlay what it’s been like as the sole Green voice in parliament for the past 14 years, her hopes for her party in Thursday’s UK general election, and what she plans to do in her life beyond politics. Help support our independent journalism at
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