Shahrar Ali
“Why am I in green politics? I’m incapable of watching when people and planet suffer the result of short-term thinking and bad decisions, that’s why.
“In 1999, after training as a biotechnologist and philosopher, I worked in the science unit of the European Parliament. Determined to put a stop to GM crops, I produced briefings for MEPs ahead of key legislative decisions. I joined the Green Party soon thereafter, and found myself daily inspired by the campaigners and politicians I have had the good fortune to work alongside.
"It’s vitally important for us to be engaged in grassroots campaigns, outwardly focused and outspoken."
Shahrar working his local allotment in London
“I was very grateful for Shahrar's comprehensive grasp of policy in his role as London policy co-ordinator, and his ability to steer us through developing stories and situations. He’s an accomplished and arresting public speaker and would do a great job – in London and Brussels – as an MEP.”
Sian Berry, Green candidate for London Mayor 2008
"My admiration for your continual drive, positivity and enthusiasm and will to win is inspiring. Looking at the names and seeing you at number three candidate makes me want to know how many votes for green do we need to get you to Brussels?”
Andy Isaac, musician and voter in 2009
