"I think Caroline Lucas has brought the whole business of politics into disrepute really, because politicians are meant to do things like pledge to abolish things and then treble the thing they promised to abolish or take the country into war on premises that turn out to be completely untrue or claim expenses for various castle-related activities and stuff like that. Caroline, instead of that, she promised to campaign to defend the NHS and to campaign against Page Three and campaign against fracking and she’s done all of the things she’s promised to do, she even got arrested for it. She’s making a mockery of democracy.”
MARK STEEL - Comedian
"Caroline Lucas is one of the few MPs who doesn't just talk about loving the NHS, but has worked hard to protect it. She's been a powerful voice in Parliament against the legislation which is leading to the privatisation that has put our health service at risk under the past two governments.”
WENDY SAVAGE - President of Keep our NHS Public
“By sheer force of personality, Parliamentary insistence and dogged commitment to the chamber, the comittees and the procedures of the house, she has advanced her causes – it shows it can be done… She has made one hell of an impact in the house.”
RT HON JOHN BERCOW - House of Commons Speaker
“I wish all MPs were as brave as Caroline Lucas. As the only Green MP in the Westminster village, Caroline has been a breath of fresh air in Parliament - a strong, effective voice holding the main parties to account on the issues that matter - social justice, the environment, our democracy - and standing up for Brighton. She's made a mark because she's honest, hardworking, intelligent and fair-minded."
DICK KNIGHT - Freeman of the City of Brighton and Hove
“Thank you for continuing to be an ethical and truly democratic representative MP. Your efforts on behalf of your constituency are very much appreciated”
LYNNE SHIELDS - Vernon Terrace
“I’m a Labour Party member and have been most of my life. However, my wife and I were very distressed to learn that Labour will be fielding a candidate to stand against Caroline Lucas in Brighton Pavilion at the next General Election. Whatever discussions have gone on behind the scenes, the fact is that Caroline is an absolutely first-rate MP---and if necessary, my wife and I (and many Labour-leaning friends) will work and vote for her in preference to the Labour candidate. I urge the Party to reconsider its position in this particular constituency.”
GEORGE IRVIN - Labour member
“Caroline has been an amazing, inspiring, campaigning MP. And I think people across politics would agree. She got arrested for standing up for her principles when many MPs were arrested for fleecing the expenses system. That speaks volumes about the sort of society in which we live. She’s made a huge difference in parliament.”
OWEN JONES - Author and Labour supporter
"I’m proud to have voted for you, and will do it again and again. You are probably the only MP in the country following through with your promises."
STEVE JEANES - Constituent
"I’ve been amazed at the number of residents who have been directly helped by Caroline or who know someone who has been. How she combines a national profile with warm personal contact with local people is truly remarkable. We are fortunate to have her."
JACK HAZELGROVE - Former Brighton & Hove Labour councillor
“I don't know how to thank you enough Caroline for all your massive and determined support and campaigning on our behalf. We are so grateful to you as without you and your colleagues this would not have happened.”
HELEN AND GARY GORDON (compensation for interest rate swaps scandal) - Business owners, Duke Street
“I nominated Caroline Lucas because she has so many of the attributes we need in our representative. She combines being an active local MP, representing and protecting the interests of Pavilion residents - at the same time as having a wide knowledge and involvement in the big challenges facing us all in the future. She is the leader for the just and sustainable society we need.”
JOYCE EDMOND-SMITH - Former Brighton & Hove Labour councillor
“She is exactly what you would hope an MP to be. She’s honest, truthful, always in pursuit of fairness, never motivated by self-interest. She’s a wonderful MP. We need more like her.”
DR BRIAN MAY - Queen guitarist, Campaigner
“Congratulations on making the speech - during the Welfare Benefits Uprating Bill debate today - which the Labour Party front bench should have been making. I note that very few senior Labour figures were even present in the Commons late this afternoon. I'm a Labour Party member, but I think it is shameful that 'official' opposition spokespeople have failed to mount any serious or determined resistance to this measure, which, as you rightly highlighted, will - by design or default - victimise the poorest in society, particularly with the failure to associate benefit increase with the retail price index.
The Government has been effective in marshaling public opinion against claimants and it is unfortunate that Labour are too sensitive about media reaction ahead of the next election, to lead a decent fight against these punitive measures. Well done for forcefully drawing attention to the Government's thinly-veiled attempt to penalise the poor for the previous misdeeds of the rich.”
BERNIE COLLINS - Labour member
"It’s very encouraging to see an MP actively engaging in campaigns at ground level and it is appreciated.”
E GREENE - Wellington Road
"I think that the current national coverage for the importance of PSHE, fuelled by your bill , has worked wonders in getting all involved in education to reconsider how best to deliver such valuable messages to our young people."
NANCY MEAKER - Head of Life Skills 2005-2014, Patcham High School
“This is why I am so pleased to have you represent me in parliament! Keep up the good work.”
BEN ILLIS (on lobbying bill) - Montpelier Road
“I am so heartened to have you as our voice in parliament... I really hope you continue to be our advocate and continue the opposition to bills like this”.
NICKI EDGELL (on lobbying bill) - Stanmer Villas
"It is in the interests of all the UK's smart businesses that Caroline be re-elected. Her expertise in the green industrial revolution that this country so badly needs would be sorely missed in Parliament. Most Conservative MPs have betrayed the smart businesses of the future, preferring dubious relationships with the failing businesses of the past, and there are no Labour or LibDem politicians to match her."
DR JEREMY LEGGETT - Solar Entrepreneur, winner of Outstanding Individual at the 2013 International Solar Industry Awards
“Caroline, you're great. I LOVE having you as my MP. Thank you once again for all your hard work.”
HEATHER ATCHISON (on lobbying bill) - Albert Road
“You are a great asset to our region and to the country”.
SARAH WRIGHT (on rail bill and help on consumer issues) - Tidy Street
“You have been outstanding on many issues this year and I really feel you represent me and many of my friends extremely well here in Brighton. Your vote is assured at the next election”.
LAURENCE JOHNSON - Terminus Street
“A very big thank-you for all you do to put forward the voice of common sense and compassion in a sea of corrupt, self-serving, heartless, ruling-class politicians. All power to you, stay strong and keep having faith in the power of your voice, you do us proud.”
JULIA - Constituent
"I'm very pleased to live in a place where my representative is far-sighted and sensitive enough to understand the seriousness of this issue and the concerns of their constituents."
MARINA GOODYEAR (on Lobbying bill) - Preston Park
"Green issues concern this planet, its resources, the balance of global systems, our welfare and ultimately our survival. They are fundamental to the future of our species. They cannot be neatly contained in a policy or one government department and they are not political footballs to be kicked around from one side of the House of Commons to the other. It is vital that the Green party is represented in Parliament as a voice of sanity. It is vital that Caroline Lucas lead that parliamentary party and be re-elected!"
KEVIN MCCLOUD - Designer, TV Presenter
"Caroline Lucas is an outstanding MP, one of the best.
Also the Greens have a whole raft of policies that I have agreed with for a long while and voting Labour for nearly 30 years has not stopped a relentless rise in inequality and decline in quality of life.
In short, I'm fed up of waiting for Labour to improve. Unlike the Greens, Labour have no positive vision for how to improve society."
NEIL HARDING - Cityclean Employee
"You are a fantastic MP standing up for so many things that I believe in."
STEVE ARIE - Preston Park
"So many members of your Brighton constituency are genuinely proud to have you as our MP because of the sincere way in which you go about things..."
CHRIS CALLARD - Constituent
“By far the most common response for hero of the year when I asked on the Another Angry Voice Facebook page was the Green MP Caroline Lucas.”
ANOTHER ANGRY VOICE - Blogger
"I have been wanting to get back to my natural home, Labour, but feel that it will only be more of the same, both at Westminster and constituency level. You have certainly earned my vote!"
CAROL CHALMERS - Brighton Resident
"Thank you for all you are doing as our MP. I have significant respect for your dedication and integrity."
MAGGIE BUNKER - Brighton Resident
"Caroline has proved to me that I was right to vote for her. She is one of the very few MPs who actually care about her constituents and who takes action when it is needed, and the very least I can do is to let other constituents know that she is for 'the people.'"
JOAN WHITEHOUSE - Centurion Road
"Voters in Brighton ought not to confuse the policies of our local council with those of the hardworking MP for Brighton Pavilion. Here in Portslade many of us can only dream of having a devoted MP such as Caroline Lucas. Don't forget that Dr Lucas stood shoulder to shoulder with workers at the Cityclean pickets earlier this year, opposing Council cuts."
HARRY MILES - Valley Rd, Portslade
"Thanks for again voting with integrity, intelligence and compassion and keeping faith with your Brighton electorate. I think there hasn't been a single issue where I have disagreed with your stance. Keep up the good fight... we here are all very proud to have you represent us."
NEAL ROGERS - Chester Terrace
"You are an absolute inspiration."
CLAIRE SALTER (on Palestine) - Beaconsfield Road
"Thank you for all the fantastic work you're doing campaigning to keep public services out of the profit-making sector."
SUE WILLIAMS - Terminus Street
"Caroline, it is always reassuring to know that you speak for me and people like me. Be assured that you'll definitely get my vote next time, I can see how hard you work for us on so many counts."
BARBARA GILLETT - Trafalgar Street
"Where there is Caroline Lucas, there is hope. For the past five years hers has been almost a lone voice of sense and vision in a political system that has been captured and crushed by a cold-hearted elite."
GEORGE MONBIOT - Writer, Activist
"It will be such a good feeling to vote for you next May knowing you truly represent my interests and the interests of ordinary people and that you are not like the other corrupt individuals or those moulded by a party machine."
ANNE T - Regency
"It’s great to have an MP who is actually representing the needs of ‘normal’ people and who fights for her constituents."
KATIE CUNNINGHAM - Brighton Resident
"I would like to express my appreciation of all you have done to try to prevent the privatisation and fragmentation of the NHS. You have always been clear about your values and beliefs and remain one of the most principled and hard working MPs in the House of Commons."
DAVE BAKER - Brighton Resident
"I learned about your anti-fracking activities and about your arrest. I would like to express my great respect and admiration for what you are doing."
NOAM CHOMSKY - Writer, Philosopher, Activist