Andrew Gray's blog

In May 2009, Andrew walked 150Km, from Cow Green reservoir on the Co Durham/Cumbria border, to Howick on the Northumberland coast. Cow Green was the site of one of the first modern conservation campaigns, as the reservoir threatened an internationally important site for the Teesdale Violet, Spring Gentian and other rare alpine plants. Howick Hall was the seat of the 2nd Earl Grey, champion of the 1832 Reform Act which swept away the 'rotten boroughs' and began the extension of the parliamentary vote.

These themes reflected the purpose of the walk, which was to raise funds for the Green Party's election campaigns in the North East (Euros 2009, General 2009/10). For every region or constituency where we stand a candidate, we must pay a deposit just to be on the ballot paper. Money raised by the Walk for Democracy allows us to give more voters the chance to vote Green at these elections.

For further information, see the Walk for Democracy home page.