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Green Party candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew from Makerfield's by-election hours after being named, apologising for social media posts describing an ambulance arson attack as a 'false flag'; the posts have been deleted and the Greens say they do not reflect party views. The by-election, triggered by Labour MP Josh Simons' resignation, is due on 18 June, with a replacement candidate to be decided on Monday.
The Green Party has withdrawn its candidate for the Makerfield by-election, Chris Kennedy, just hours after his nomination due to personal and family reasons. Nominations will reopen and a replacement candidate will be chosen, with a decision expected on Monday.
Oscar-winning director Adam McKay blasted 'white liberals' and the Democratic Party as smug and manipulative, saying he left the Dems after Trump's 2024 win and may register Green or Working Families. He has previously supported Bernie Sanders, joined the DSA, and produced a documentary critiquing capitalism, while also criticizing Biden's perceived cognitive health.
Millions of voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting ballots in local elections that will determine about 5,000 council seats and several mayoralties, with polls showing growing support for the Greens and Reform UK and a tougher outlook for Labour amid economic pressures and a related scandal; results are expected overnight.
Britain’s local elections are being reshaped by Middle East tensions, with Greens facing antisemitism allegations and vetting scrutiny as Labour and Reform UK clash over responses; domestic antisemitic incidents rise, police handling is debated, and pollsters show growing negativity toward Green leader Zack Polanski as Gaza-related rhetoric seeps into local campaigning.
UK Labour released a video alleging antisemitic quotes from Green Party candidates ahead of local elections, showcasing statements ranging from stereotypes about Jews to conspiracy theories about Zionists. Labour says Greens are failing to address antisemitism in their ranks, while Greens deny the accusations and condemn Labour’s tactics. The report also notes arrests and suspensions of several Green candidates for online posts linked to racial hatred and antisemitism, and Labour officials, including Environment Secretary Steve Reed, weighing in on the issue.
Morris Katz, a top adviser to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, traveled to the United Kingdom to meet Labour and Green officials and share campaigning tactics from Mamdani’s populist approach. The meetings, unpaid and exploratory, illustrate how progressive movements abroad are looking to replicate Mamdani’s strategy, with Katz signaling potential paid collaboration in the future beyond his U.S. midterm workload.
In a Gorton and Denton by-election, the Green Party won a seat Labour had long held, delivering a symbolic setback to Keir Starmer and highlighting a broader realignment as Greens and Reform UK gain ground amid Labour's centrist stance ahead of upcoming local elections.
Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, won the Gorton and Denton by-election, moving the Greens into five MPs and dealing a setback to Labour in its traditional northern stronghold. The surprise result challenges Labour’s strategy of courting Reform UK voters to counter the Greens, and signals a shifting local political landscape ahead of May local elections. Analysts say Labour faces a two-front battle as the Greens capitalize on cost-of-living discontent and broaden outreach to ethnic-minority communities.
Former plumber Hannah Spencer won Manchester's Gorton and Denton for the Green Party in a three-way race against Reform UK and Labour, making her the Greens' fifth MP and signaling rising eco-populist momentum as Labour faces scrutiny and Reform UK remains a national force ahead of the 2029 general election.
Green candidate Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election with 40.7% of the vote, toppling Labour in a longtime stronghold as Reform finished second and Labour fell to third; analysts call it a seismic shift that signals fractures in the UK’s two‑party system and increases pressure on Keir Starmer, with Greens positioning themselves as an alternative to Labour.
Labour, Reform UK and the Green Party are contesting the Gorton and Denton by-election in a tight three-way race that could boost Keir Starmer or signal momentum for Reform and the Greens, while by-elections of this kind do not change Parliament's arithmetic.
Director Adam McKay announced his departure from the Democratic Party following Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump and the Republicans' projected control of Congress. McKay, known for his political activism and climate advocacy, expressed his frustration with the Democratic Party's strategies and is considering joining the Green Party or Working Families Party. He criticized the party's handling of key issues like healthcare and climate change, suggesting that substantive change requires a shift towards a more left-wing democratic socialist leadership.
The Mayor's and City County Court ruled that the Green Party discriminated against former deputy leader Dr. Shahrar Ali due to his gender critical beliefs, awarding him £9,100 in damages. While upholding parties' right to dismiss spokespeople with differing views, the court found the party's dismissal of Dr. Ali as procedurally unfair. Dr. Ali called for an investigation into the Green Party's handling of trans rights debates and criticized the party's current state, while the party acknowledged procedural shortfalls and apologized.
Golriz Ghahraman, a lawmaker in New Zealand and the first refugee to be sworn in as a member of Parliament, resigned after allegations of shoplifting from two clothing stores surfaced. She attributed her actions to stress affecting her mental health and stated that resigning was the best thing for her well-being. Her party confirmed that the police were investigating the incidents, and leaders cited the continuous threats and stress she faced since being elected. Ghahraman, who did not directly address the accusations, mentioned that her behavior was not rational and related to extreme stress response and past trauma.