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Newcastle Today
By the People, for the People
Former Labour Mayor Defects to Greens in Newcastle Council Race
Jamie Driscoll aims to win central Newcastle ward after switching parties.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:27am
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Jamie Driscoll, a former Labour mayor, is running for a seat on the Newcastle city council as a member of the Green party. Driscoll is hoping to win the central Newcastle ward after defecting from the Labour party.
Why it matters
The race for the Newcastle city council seats is seen as an important battleground, with the Greens hoping to make gains in the traditionally Labour-leaning region. Driscoll's defection is a high-profile move that could influence voter sentiment in the area.
The details
Driscoll, who previously served as a Labour mayor, is now running for a council seat as a member of the Green party. He is aiming to win the central Newcastle ward, which has historically been a Labour stronghold. Driscoll's decision to switch parties is seen as a strategic move by the Greens to court voters in the north-east region.
- Driscoll is running in the 2026 Newcastle city council elections, which are scheduled for April 2, 2026.
The players
Jamie Driscoll
A former Labour mayor who is now running for a Newcastle city council seat as a member of the Green party.
Newcastle City Council
The local government body responsible for governing the city of Newcastle.
What they’re saying
“People need hope. They need to see that things can be different, that we can build a better future.”
— Jamie Driscoll, Green Party Candidate
What’s next
The Newcastle city council elections will be held on April 2, 2026, and the results will determine the political makeup of the local government.
The takeaway
Driscoll's defection from Labour to the Greens is a high-profile move that could influence voter sentiment in the traditionally Labour-leaning north-east region. The race for the Newcastle city council seats is seen as an important battleground, with the Greens hoping to make gains in the area.
