Green Party leadership election round up
It’s only a matter of hours before online voting for the leadership election of the Green Party of England and Wales closes.
It’s only a matter of hours before online voting for the leadership election of the Green Party of England and Wales closes.
‘It’s easy to assume that as time moves forward, our society becomes more progressive and accepting of previously marginalised groups. But the last few years have shown us that there is always a risk of sliding backwards on the rights of minorities’.
Former deputy leader Shahrar Ali and actor Ashley Gunstock have entered the race
Denyer and Ramsay’s pitch to the membership is centred around professionalising the party, getting more Greens elected and pushing for action on the climate.
Over 50,000 members will have a say in picking the party’s next leader or co-leader.
“There is now an inconsistency between the sincere promise to fight for trans rights and inclusion in my work and the message sent by the party’s choice of front bench representatives.”
“When it comes to tackling the climate emergency, the UK Government is very good at talking up their climate credentials, but completely fails to follow through with the urgent steps needed.”
The Greens are rising up the polls following local election success – which means more scrutiny of their leadership.
“We are walking blindfold into a video game dystopia without a public debate”
Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry will serve a second joint term, following a long and often heated contest.