Greens announce three sets of contenders for leadership contest

Joint ticket of Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry the favourite as Caroline Lucas steps downThree sets of contenders have put themselves forward to become the next leaders of the Greens, it was announced on Monday, with the joint ticket of Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry seen as the strong favourite to take over in the absence of Caroline Lucas.Lucas, the party's sole MP and best-known figure, has spent two years as joint leader with Bartley, a councillor in Lambeth, south London. In May, Lucas said she would not stand again with the aim of "making space for other people". Continue reading...