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Lumley: The Green Party is the obvious choice in poll

Joanna Lumley is urging voters to shun mainstream politicians and instead back the Greens in next week's Euro elections.

Fresh from her triumph in securing immigration rights for Gurkha veterans, the actress has thrown her support behind the party for the 4 June poll. Party insiders believe Lumley's popularity will provide a huge boost to their campaign for the European Parliament.

Lumley, who so far has not shown interest in being a politician herself, said the public should make a "positive vote" for the party and has given her personal backing to Green Party leader and South-East MEP Caroline Lucas.

The actress and campaigner said: "Caroline Lucas is a tireless campaigner in the European Parliament, staunchly defending human rights and strongly promoting greater protection for animals."

Both women have campaigned against human rights abuses in Burma and Lumley said the Green Party was "the obvious choice for real change". "I urge you to cast a positive vote for a better future by voting Green in the European elections," the actress said. Ms Lucas said: "I feel honoured to have her support."

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