Green MP to take leave of absence on doctor's advice
The MP admitted she had been struggling with 'persistent health issues' over the last few years
www.independent.co.ukHere’s a concise update on Carla Denyer.
- Carla Denyer is a Green Party politician from Bristol. She was elected MP for Bristol Central in 2024, one of the Green Party’s first wave of MPs. She previously served as co-leader of the Green Party with Adrian Ramsay from 2021 to 2025.[3]
Recent developments (as of May 2026):
- In May 2025, she publicly announced she would not stand again as Green Party co-leader, choosing to focus on her role as a member of Parliament and her Bristol Central duties.[1]
- In May 2026, reports indicated she took a leave of absence from parliamentary duties on medical advice due to burnout and persistent health issues, planning several weeks off to recover while her constituency office remains operational.[2]
Context and background:
- Denyer has been a prominent figure in Green politics, helping to elevate the party’s profile in Parliament and in Bristol, including opposition to certain housing, climate, and migration policies from a Green perspective.[7][3]
- She has a history of climate activism and university involvement prior to Parliament, which helped her rise to the Green leadership earlier in her career.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles from reliable sources and provide a brief, sourced timeline of her activities and statements since 2024. I can also summarize her policy focus in Bristol Central and how her leadership tenure intersected with her parliamentary role.
Citations:
- Carla Denyer elected MP for Bristol Central in 2024.[3]
- Denyer’s departure from co-leadership announced in 2025.[1]
- Health-related leave of absence reported in 2026.[2]
- Background and leadership context (Green Party).[7]