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Robert James White is the lead Green Party councillor and prospective parliamentary candidate for Reading East. Rob was first elected to the council in 2010.

Early life
Rob moved to Reading in 2001. Prior to entering the political arena, he worked as a software engineer and ran a gardening business.

Electoral history
Rob first stood as a PPC for Reading Green Party in the 2005 election. He subsequently stood in 2010 (when he was also elected Readings first Green Councillor ) and has been selected for 2015.

Rob has pledged to only draw a living wage should he be elected as an MP.

Career as councillor
Following the 2011 local elections, Rob and his colleague Melanie Eastwood held the balance of power in a "hung council". Rather than enter into coalition with any of the other 3 parties, Rob and Melanie abstained from casting their deciding vote in the mayor-making ceremony, allowing Labour to form a minority administration.