Tom Crone

Political career Councillor Since 2014, Crone has served as a councillor for St Michael's, representing the Green Party. He won his seat with 60% of the vote. He first stood in St Michaels in 2010. However, on that occasion he was unsuccessful. He was subsequently re-elected as a councillor in 2018. Between 2014 and 2023, Crone was one of three councillors to represent St Michael's. Others included Anna Key and Sarah Jennings. However, ahead of the 2023 elections, the Liverpool City Council ward boundaries were re-drawn and St Michael's went from a three seat ward to a single seat ward. Crone was subsequently re-elected as a councillor for the new smaller St Michael's ward. In 2024 he celebrated ten years as a councillor.

Parliamentary candidate In 2010, Crone was the Green Party House of Commons candidate for Liverpool Riverside. Ahead of the vote he called for a "clean" campaign. In 2019, Crone stood again in Liverpool Riverside. In 2024, he stood in Liverpool Wavertree, finishing second to the Labour Party's Paula Barker.

City mayor candidate In 2016, Crone was the Green Party Mayor of Liverpool candidate. In July 2015, Natalie Bennett, the Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, visited Liverpool to officially launch his campaign. He gained 10,609 votes (10.9%). In 2021, Crone was again the Green Party Mayor of Liverpool candidate. He called for the Mayor of Liverpool role to be scrapped, as it "puts too much power in the hands of one person".

Regional mayor candidate In 2017, Crone was the Green Party candidate for the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. In 2024, he was the Green Party candidate for a second time.

Political views Crone heavily advocates for public investment in home insulation to simultaneously combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. He supports the introduction of universal basic income. He believes in a joined-up public transport network, prioritising bus transit, pedestrian spaces, and fully segregated cycling lanes. Crone promotes "people-powered democracy," advocating for citizens' assemblies to tackle structural governance and environmental crises.