Alunfon

@alunfon
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Retired drama practitioner. Interested in Running and Tai Chi. Other interests include Birdwatching.

At this rate, the Green Party of England & Wales will overtake Labour UK in membership numbers by the end of the month, possibly sooner if we take it that many of the new members are defecting from Labour.

It's an extraordinary thing to behold!

https://ldd.news/politics/green-party-membership-surges-to-215000/

Green Party Membership Surges to 215,000 – London Daily Digital

🚨 BREAKING: The Green Party of England and Wales has hit 215,000 members, since Hannah Spencer got elected as MP for Gorton and Denton! 📈💚 It's not just the Polanski effect, it's the Spencer effect too! 🎉
Son of Labour’s former deputy PM John Prescott joins the Greens

David Prescott, whose father was a key part of the Blair government, defects to Zack Polanski’s party

The Independent
“Iran is run by religious fanatics.”

Love this post from @pluralistic highlighting how politics in the UK appears to be moving to Greens vs Reform as the previous major parties are dying.
I like how it frames the opportunity such as when Labour replaced the Liberals.

https://pluralistic.net/2026/01/15/how-the-light-gets-in/#theories-of-change

#GPEW #greenpartyuk

Edit: correcting a typo

Pluralistic: How the Light Gets In (15 Jan 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Dearest gentle reader,
Our planet cannot afford any more billionaires - let alone trillionaires.⁣
TAX. THE. SUPER. RICH

#Bridgerton

Just joined a political party for the first time ever. #GreenPartyUK
I don't often talk politics but recently I (like many many others!) joined the #greenpartyUK since I feel at least I should show my support to a cause that actively is trying to make life better for everyone. Not just for the wealthy or the "deserving" or the ones who gave you ££.
And @ZackPolanski is the person who is able to elaborate all that with such clarity. I have signed up to volunteer locally too so finally looking forward to the future with a glimmer of hope.
Greens take Reform seat in first of its kind win in Derbyshire

Green Party candidate wins seat from Reform party in Derbyshire County Council by-election.

BBC News