Holborn and St Pancras · number 11 of 12 on the ballot paper

David Robert Stansell

Green Party

Standing for Parliament in Holborn and St Pancras, polling day 4 July 2024. No previous candidacies on Democracy Club’s records.

Photo: Democracy Club, the candidate's own profile photo.

In their own words"David has lived in the West Hampstead area since the mid 1990s. From his early childhood and throughout his life, David has always been committed to environmental issues, particularly those relating to improving global …

"David has lived in the West Hampstead area since the mid 1990s. From his early childhood and throughout his life, David has always been committed to environmental issues, particularly those relating to improving global biodiversity, preservation of woodlands and forests, and decarbonisation of our energy supplies. David is a management consultant and runs his own small firm supporting the transition of the energy sector to 100 percent renewables through smart technology. He is a keen cyclist, sports person and cat servant." - The Green Party

"Ultimately everything depends on our environment and I see my role as helping to reset the way we engage with and perceive our role within it to ease the inevitable transition to a low carbon economy. We urgently need to rewild to save our biodiversity and improve the ability of our land to absorb emissions, not just in the UK but internationally also and I hope to influence policy significantly in this area. I see both inequality and Brexit as related disasters and I will hold this incompetent government to account to help to address both of these critical issues." - David Stansell

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MoneyPublished

What they say Source: Manifesto

The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to remove the Upper Earnings Limit on National Insurance, so higher earners pay the main rate on all earnings (relevant to higher-income households).

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Removing the Upper Earnings Limit that restricts the amount of National Insurance paid by high earners.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: £60,000 to £100,000 or over £100,000.

Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, 12 June 2024
Removing the Upper Earnings Limit that restricts the amount of National Insurance paid by high earners.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/creating-a-fairer-greener-economy/

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National Insurance
A tax on earnings paid by workers and employers, which also builds entitlement to the state pension.
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a wealth tax of 1% a year on assets above £10 million and 2% above £1 billion.

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A Wealth Tax of 1% annually on assets above £10 million and of 2% on assets above £1bn.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, 12 June 2024
A Wealth Tax of 1% annually on assets above £10 million and of 2% on assets above £1bn.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/creating-a-fairer-greener-economy/

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged an immediate 5% uplift in disability benefits (relevant to households with a disabled member).

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Restore the value of disability benefits, with an immediate uplift of 5%.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.

Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, 12 June 2024
Restore the value of disability benefits, with an immediate uplift of 5%.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-social-support/

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HousingPublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged rent controls (relevant to renters).

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Rent controls

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: renting.

Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024
Rent controls

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged 150,000 new social homes every year.

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We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through:
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024
We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through:

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/

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On the map: land for new homes near you

Health and carePublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a legal framework supporting the rights of people struggling with their mental health.

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Elected Greens will press for: A legal framework that supports the rights of those struggling with their mental health to be respected and to live fulfilling lives.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, 12 June 2024
Elected Greens will press for: A legal framework that supports the rights of those struggling with their mental health to be respected and to live fulfilling lives.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/building-a-fairer-healthier-country/

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Manifesto
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged guaranteed rapid access to a GP, with same-day access in urgent need.

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Guaranteed rapid access to a GP and same day access in case of urgent need.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, 12 June 2024
Guaranteed rapid access to a GP and same day access in case of urgent need.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/building-a-fairer-healthier-country/

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EducationPublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to end university tuition fees and restore maintenance grants (relevant to students).

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Supporting every higher education student, with the restoration of grants and the end of tuition fees.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: at university.

Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System, 12 June 2024
Supporting every higher education student, with the restoration of grants and the end of tuition fees.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-education-system/

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On the map: schools near you

EnvironmentPublished

What they say Source: Manifesto

The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged £29bn over five years to insulate homes to EPC B or above.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

£29bn over the next five years to insulate homes to an EPC B standard or above as part of a ten-year programme.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024
£29bn over the next five years to insulate homes to an EPC B standard or above as part of a ten-year programme.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/

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Manifesto
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto set a goal of wind providing around 70% of UK electricity by 2030.

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Wind to provide around 70% of the UK’s electricity by 2030.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Powering Up Fairer, Greener Energy, 12 June 2024
Wind to provide around 70% of the UK’s electricity by 2030.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Powering Up Fairer, Greener Energy, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/powering-up-fairer-greener-energy/

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On the map: flood risk near you

TransportNothing found

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ImmigrationPublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged safe routes to sanctuary for people fleeing persecution.

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Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, 12 June 2024
Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-welcome/

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged that people seeking asylum could work while their application is decided.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, 12 June 2024
Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-welcome/

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Crime and policingPublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to restore trust and confidence in the police.

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Seek to restore trust and confidence in the police.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024
Seek to restore trust and confidence in the police.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/

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On the map: recorded crime near you

Defence and the EUPublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to rejoin the EU when political conditions allow.

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Re-join the EU as soon as the political conditions are right.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, 12 June 2024
Re-join the EU as soon as the political conditions are right.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-world/

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to sign the UN nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty and cancel Trident.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Push for the UK to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and following this to immediately begin the process of dismantling our nuclear weapons, cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from UK soil.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, 12 June 2024
Push for the UK to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and following this to immediately begin the process of dismantling our nuclear weapons, cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from UK soil.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-world/

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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Trident
The UK's nuclear weapons system, carried on submarines.
Tpnw
The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which the UK has not signed.

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Equality and rightsPublished

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024
Campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/

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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to reform eligibility tests such as PIP and end what it calls the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits (relevant to households with a disabled member or a carer).

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Reform intrusive eligibility tests like PIP and the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.

Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, 12 June 2024
Reform intrusive eligibility tests like PIP and the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits.

Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-social-support/

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Pip
Personal Independence Payment: a benefit for extra costs caused by long-term illness or disability. It is not means-tested and does not depend on working.
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

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