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The Greens doubled their vote share to 7% and have 2 MPs. What happens now?
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Opinion: Nimbys Are Good, Actually
Nicholas Beuret
Opposition to the government's pro-business agenda is being cast as small-minded Nimbyism. Behind the claims is a battle for a democratic development plan that works for people, not profit, argues Nicholas Beuret.
Opinion: People Hate Politicians. The Greens Could Change That
Adam Ramsay
A deep sense that our political system is rotten has defined every recent general election, writes Adam Ramsay. With four new MPs, the Greens have an opportunity to drum up a movement for radical democracy.
Opinion: Starmer’s Sandcastle Majority Says It All: First-Past-The-Post Needs to Die
Matt Zarb-Cousin
With several established parties now winning millions of votes, it’s time Britain stopped silencing vast swathes of the electorate, writes Matt Zarb-Cousin.
Analysis: Here’s What the Greens Should Do Next
Adam Ramsay
There are good reasons it took the Greens so long to increase their seats in Westminster, writes Adam Ramsay. But breakthroughs demand ambitious thinking - and not being afraid to go toe-to-toe with Labour.
Analysis: The Greens Won Because They Were Disciplined
Matthew Butcher
The Greens’ success at the general election was built on tireless work in local communities. That’s a strategy they should now double down on, writes Matthew Butcher.
Feature: The Greens’ Rise Seems Unstoppable. How Are They Doing It?
Aaron Bastani
The Greens have seen a fivefold increase in council seats since 2019. Aaron Bastani spoke to the head of their campaigning operation to find out how.
Opinion: The Green Party Manifesto Is Just Common Sense
Adam Ramsay
The Green manifesto goes big on redistributing wealth. Although there is more to power than money, writes Adam Ramsay, it's a step in the right direction.
Feature: Are Green Shoots Starting to Crack the Red Wall?
Craig Gent
When Mothin Ali won a council election in east Leeds, he didn’t expect to make headlines across the rightwing press. But the real story is how Labour has problems in its ‘heartland’ seats, writes Craig Gent.
Opinion: Are Actual Leftwing Parties About to Give Labour a Run for Its Money?
Michael Chessum
Until recently, electoral alternatives to Labour seemed doomed, writes Michael Chessum. But with a host of political parties and independent candidates sweeping up the leftists Starmer has alienated, could this finally be changing?
Report: Hackney Mayor Partied With Councillor He Knew Had Been Arrested for Possessing Child Abuse Images
Simon Childs & Rivkah Brown
New images prove Philip Glanville went to a party with Tom Dewey knowing of his arrest, leading local politicians to demand an inquiry. Simon Childs and Rivkah Brown report.
Analysis: Polls Show Most Londoners Back Ulez, So Politicians Can Untwist Their Knickers
Ell Folan
57% of Londoners support the supposedly controversial scheme, writes Ell Folan.
Report: The Tories Are Ripping Off Green Party Branding For Their Election Leaflets
Zac Larkham
Tory MPs across the country have been accused of ‘greenwashing’ after distributing campaign materials that appear to use the Green party style guide and messaging. Zac Larkham reports.
Opinion: The Scottish Greens Want the Green Party to ‘Do Better’
Euan Yours & Emily Tolano
Green politics are supposed to be founded on cooperation and mutual respect, but internal struggles over trans rights have led to the Scottish Greens taking a stand.
Feature: Couriers Stunt Dalston’s Gentrification. The Police and Council Want Them Gone
Rivkah Brown
Saturday night’s immigration raid in Dalston, north London is part of a years-long effort to cleanse the area of its brown and Black couriers. Rivkah Brown reports.
Interview: Could This Be the Green Party’s Second MP?
Aaron Bastani
The Greens have quietly tripled their councillors since 2018. With new co-leader Carla Denyer eyeing a second seat in Westminster, Aaron Bastani went to Bristol to discover how she plans to overturn a thumping Labour majority.
Analysis: Finally, a Green Party Leadership Race Worth Following
Ell Folan
After the sudden resignation of both co-leaders, the Greens have been plunged into their most fractious leadership contest yet. It's going to be a battle - and not just over trans rights.
Analysis: Whoever Wins the Green Leadership Race Must Seize the Moment
Matthew Butcher
The upcoming Green leadership race looks set to be the most competitive yet. And with the party doing better in the polls than at any time since 2015, whoever wins has a unique opportunity ahead of them, writes Matthew Butcher.