In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Sam Boardman, who is the Green Party candidate for the Nunthorpe by-election and aged just 22. Sam talks about growing up locally, the moment he became politically engaged, and why hope matters in a time when so many people feel let down.

They explore issues facing the community — transport, housing, schools, green space, youth engagement — and reflect on the conversations Sam’s been having on the doorstep.

If you're curious about local politics or just want to hear from someone trying to bring a bit of humanity back into public life, this is a grounded, honest listen.

00:00 GREENS RISING EP1 A New Voice for Nunthorpe: Sam Boardman on Change and Community

00:57 Welcome to Greens Rising

02:05 Who Is Sam Boardman?

02:48 A Memory of Home

03:11 What Pushed Him Into Politics

04:03 Finding Hope Through the Greens

05:48 Young People & Politics

06:34 What Sam’s Hearing on the Doorstep

07:00 Conversations That Stick

08:52 The Housing Crisis Up Close

10:00 What Sam Would Do First if Elected

10:46 Bringing the Community Together

11:27 Vision for Nunthorpe

11:58 Sam’s Message for Residents

12:26 Outro & Call to Action

Green Party UK – https://www.greenparty.org.uk

North East Greens – https://northeast.greenparty.org.uk