HEREFORDSHIRE featured on national television this evening as part of a Green Party political broadcast.

Dr Ellie Chowns has been tasked by the party to try and claim Sir Bill Wiggin's North Herefordshire seat.

During the broadcast, which was aired on ITV1 at 6.25pm and BBC1 at 6.55pm, after the respective channels' national news, viewers were shown glimpses of north Herefordshire before Dr Chowns explained why people should vote for her.

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"Voters in north Herefordshire tell me they are tired of being taken for granted by the Government," she said.

Pollution promise

"I am proud to give them the choice of a genuine and hard-working alternative. I will take the issues that matter to residents, like the plight of river pollution straight to Parliament."

Hereford Times: Ellie Chowns (right) with Caroline LucasEllie Chowns (right) with Caroline Lucas (Image: Green Party)

Dr Chowns was seen speaking to Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.

Speaking event

And the pair will be at the Left Bank in Hereford tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm for a speaking event. 

“I am delighted that Caroline Lucas is coming here to support our campaign in North Herefordshire," said Dr Chowns.

"People here are tired of being taken for granted, and they want to see real change.

"Everyone knows that it’s between the Greens and the Conservatives in North Herefordshire, and this event is a brilliant opportunity for Herefordians to hear what Green MPs mean for constituents and the country.”