The start of the council election campaign in Bristol has not been without challenges for Green party activists. They have endured cold and pounding rain while out canvassing, the shock of a dog bite that cost a candidate part of a finger and some pretty fierce swipes from Labour rivals.
But Emma Edwards, the leader of the group on Bristol city council, said they were relishing the battle to win power in May. “It’s a really exciting time for us here. It feels like we’re ready to make another leap. We’re enjoying being out, speaking to voters, telling them about our policies.”
