Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales group. In September 2008 Caroline Lucas was elected as the party's first leader. Lucas was reelected in 2010 but chose not to stand in 2012, when Natalie Bennett was elected her successor. After Bennett stood down in 2016 Lucas returned as leader, this time sharing the position with Jonathan Bartley. Prior to 1992 six principal speakers were elected annually. The Female Principal Speaker post was won by Siân Berry, without a contest. The Female Principal Speaker post was won by Caroline Lucas, without a contest. Not all regions of the Green Party used the Principal Speaker system. In particular, the
Natalie Buchanan is quick to distrust John. Natalie and Cristian marry in 2003 and fly to Vegas so that Natalie can compete in the tournament. Antonio Vega, Cristian's brother, and Jessica go to Vegas to support them The sting goes awry Natalie is kidnapped and held for ransom by Walker Flynn, the brother of Mitch Lawrence. John, Antonio and Cristian go to retrieve Natalie but Cristian runs ahead and is caught by Flynn. Cristian takes Natalie's place and Flynn takes Cristian hostage. He is later presumed dead. Natalie blames John for Cristian's death who vows to make up for what he did.