LEWISHAM'S only Green councillor has decided not to stand in next year's mayoral elections.
Councillor Darren Johnson, who has twice stood as the Green candidate for London Mayor, will not challenge current Lewisham Mayor Steve Bullock in next May's poll.
The Greens have chosen Lewisham Environment Trust chairman Mike Keogh as their mayoral candidate.
Cllr Johnson, who represents Brockley, says he wants to concentrate on his responsibilites as a councillor and member of the London Assembly.
He said: "I have stood in enough elections so I am happy not to stand.
"Mike has a real passion for Lewisham and we are all fully behind him."
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