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Darren Johnson AM

Darren Johnson AM - Deputy Chair, London Assembly

Darren was elected to the London Assembly in May 2000. He was also the first Green member on Lewisham Council and is now leader of the Council's six-strong Green Group.

As chair of the Assembly's Environment Committee, Darren has led investigations into a range of topics including: the government's proposal for Heathrow expansion, plastic bags, loss of streets trees and front gardens. He has also promoted measures to address low-pay in the Capital and policies to protect vital local services. Darren was born in 1966 and lives in Lewisham. He is a graduate of Goldsmiths College.
 
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