The Green Party of England and Wales Surpasses 200,000 Members


by Green Party

  • Membership triples since September 2025 as momentum builds nationwide
  • “This membership surge proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens.” says Zack Polanski after historic by-election win in former Labour stronghold. 

The Green Party of England and Wales has today announced that its membership has surpassed 200,000, a dramatic rise from 68,000 in September 2025, a near tripling in less 6 months.

The surge comes amid a wave of local election successes and follows the party’s recent victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, where Green campaigners secured a breakthrough result that signalled shifting political tides.

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski said:

“This is a political turning point. Over 200,000 people have now joined a movement that refuses to accept managed decline, climate delay, or timid politics. Across the country, communities are choosing hope over fear and courage over compromise. The victory in Gorton and Denton shows what’s possible when we organise, when we speak clearly, and when we stand unapologetically for climate justice, social justice and economic transformation.”

He continued, “Let me be absolutely clear: Greens are not here to be disappointed by Labour, but to replace them. We will not wait politely for change; we are building it. This membership surge proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens.”

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New Green MP for Gorton and Denton Hannah Spencer delivers stirring speech at first press conference

Today the newly elected Green MP for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, delivered a stirring speech at her first press conference.

Hannah Spencer MP secured 40.7% of the vote – more than tripling the 2024 Green Party vote share and winning by a comfortable margin. Reform UK came second and the incumbent Labour Party finished in third place.

The full transcript of Hannah’s speech is below:

“First of all, I need to say some thank-yous. To the local Green Party who have put their trust in me to be their candidate in this by-election, to the campaign team, to local Green Party members, the thousands of volunteers who’ve travelled here to help us get our message out – some from up the road, others from the other side of the country – and most of all, to the people of Gordon and Denton. Thank you!

“I’m honoured that you’ve chosen me as your Green Party MP to represent you in Parliament, and I promise I’ll work so hard to deliver for you. I can’t wait to get started and work to influence policy that makes lives better for people like us – to bring down the cost of living, introduce rent controls, and get the litter and fly tipping off our streets. 

“I couldn’t be more proud to represent Gordon and Denton – and by that I mean the whole of Gorton and Denton. 

“I am so proud that we fought a positive campaign against the Reform Party that dances to the tune of their billionaire donors who don’t want to pay their fair share of tax, and the Labour Party who have also stooped so low. We want an alternative to the stale, broken, old two party politics. That is the Green Party.

“I don’t want to dwell on it for too long today, but I’ve been appalled at some of the divisive, dog-whistling campaigning from other parties. Everyone here belongs. Everyone deserves to have their needs met. Everyone deserves a voice in our democracy.

“Today, the people in this constituency have sent a clear message. They’ve rejected hate and embraced the politics of hope. Not blind hope – hope rooted in an ambitious but achievable plan to transform our country for the better. 

“Throughout this campaign, it’s been clear that the majority of people in Gorton and Denton share similar concerns: about the spiralling cost of bills and housing; about crumbling public services that have suffered years of underfunding; and about threats to our National Health service, which must be protected and restored, and must not be carved up and sold to the highest bidder.

“And yes, many voters I spoke with from lots of backgrounds were also deeply troubled by this Labour government’s complicity in genocide. I’m proud that the Green Party stands firmly against genocide and war crimes, and defends human rights in Gaza and around the world. And I’m proud to represent a constituency filled with people who care about the suffering of those thousands of miles away, just as we care for our friends and neighbours here at home.

“Because that’s what we do here: we look after each other. The mission of the Green Party is to rebuild our country based on values I see practiced day in, day out here in Gorton and Denton.

“And let me tell you: this is only the beginning. Did you know this was number 127 on the list of Green party target seats? There are at least 126 seats we can win with a smaller swing than we saw here.

“I was elected because people in this constituency want change. We’re sick of being told that there is no alternative. That we should shut up and accept it as household costs spiral and wages fail to keep pace. That things which used to be possible, thing that were normal not that long ago – free higher education, reliable and affordable buses, beaches you can safely swim at, being able to get a dentist appointment when you need one – are now too much to ask.

“The people of Gorton and Denton know its not good enough, and today we’ve demanded more. It’s the same story across the country. 

“This by-election has shown that there is no longer any such thing as a safe seat, and there is no part of the country where the Green Party cannot win. Something massive is happening right now.

“And I invite you to be part of our movement. Come and join the Green Party so we can spread hope and win everywhere else across the country too. 

“This is just the beginning. The Green Party is on track to make big gains in the May elections, in the Senedd and in councils all over the country. Our momentum will continue building. You’ve seen a Green surge, well now a Green tidal wave is coming at the next general election. “As our wonderful leader Zack Polanski is fond of saying: we’re not here to be disappointed in Labour, we’re here to replace them. Well, I was here to replace Labour in Gorton and Denton and that’s job done. Tomorrow the real work begins. Thank you.”

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Historic by-election win indicates Green Party could win over a hundred seats at next General Election

Greens are on track to win over a hundred seats at the next general election, if the historic swing achieved to win Gorton and Denton is replicated nationwide.

Local candidate Hannah Spencer delivered a stunning by-election victory and more than tripled the party’s vote to deliver hope over hate.

In 2024 the Green Party secured just 13.2% of the vote in Gorton and Denton – one of Labour’s safest seats – but Hannah Spencer has achieved 40.7% of the vote, 14,980 votes, with a swing of 27.5%.

New Green Party MP Hannah Spencer said: “I’m grateful, and thrilled, that the people of Gorton and Denton chose hope over hate and elected me as their new Green Party MP. 

“This is the beginning of something massive.”

Green Party leader Zack Polanski said: “If we see a swing like this at the next general election, there will be a tidal wave of new Green MPs. When I was elected Leader of the Greens I said we were here to replace Labour and I meant it. Hannah was a fantastic candidate and I know she’ll make a brilliant MP.”

Hannah Spencer MP added: “I’m proud to have run a positive, inclusive campaign focused on the issues that matter most to local people: bringing down the cost of rent and bills, protecting the NHS, properly funding our public services, and ending Britain’s complicity in genocide. 

“I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me. They know they can trust me and the Green Party to deliver on our promises.

“I also want to thank the thousands of volunteers who gave their time, skills and energy to help us reach as many voters as possible with our message.

“The Greens are the only party with a real plan to improve everyday life for the people in Gorton and Denton and across the country.”

Zack Polanski added: “This used to be one of Labour’s safest seats. In this by-election almost half of their 2024 voters abandoned them and many switched to voting Green, meaning they finished 3rd. The Green Party saw a record-breaking swing in our direction and more than tripled our vote. 

“Labour fought a shameful, dirty campaign – spreading lies about Green policies and even faking a tactical voting website. They knew they couldn’t win, but they risked splitting the vote and letting Reform in.

“People everywhere will now know that voting Green is the way to defeat Reform. Many ex-Labour voters told our canvassers that they will never go back to a party that supports genocide, fuels racism, and has failed to deliver on its promise to improve life for people across the country.”

EDITORS NOTES

In 2024 Labour won 50.8% of the vote in Gorton and Denton and the Green Party won 13.2%. In 2019 (across the two former constituencies which make up Gorton and Denton) Labour’s notional vote was 67.2% and the Green Party’s notional vote was 2.5%.

The Green Party won 40.7% – more than tripling its 2024 vote. Labour’s vote dropped 50.8% to 25.4%. Polling suggests that this trend of rapid Green gains and collapsing support for Labour will be replicated across the country.

There was a record-breaking swing towards the Green Party. Gorton and Denton was 127th on the list of Green Party target seats based on the swing needed to win. If we see a similar swing nationwide in the next general election, there will be a tidal wave of Green MPs heading to the house of Commons.

Labour are aware their support is collapsing and ran a dirty, desperate campaign – spreading misinformation about Green policies and even faking a tactical voting organisation. This didn’t prevent the Green Party beating Labour and winning the seat.

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Green MP condemns Reform plans for ICE-style deportations


by Green Party

Reform UK has announced plans to create a deportations agency modelled on ICE – the US governmental agency terrorising communities across the country.

Green MP Carla Denyer has released a video condemning Reform’s plans for an ICE-style agency, and criticising Labour for parroting Reform’s hate.

In the video, Carla Denyer said:

“Instead of standing up to Reform’s Trump tribute act, this Labour government is parroting their hate – scaling up immigration raids, changing the rules for migrants who are already living in the UK, and plumbing new depths by broadcasting footage of people being detained and deported straight into our phones”.

“Reform has nothing else to offer and sadly neither do Labour anymore. When they have no solutions they look for scapegoats, desperately dragging the conversation back to migration again and again.”

“The Green Party knows that it is inequality not immigration that is making life tough, and that’s why we are offering hope and a plan to go with it – to bring down bills, protect the NHS, and rebuild our public services.”

A Green Party spokesperson said:

“Almost two-thirds of Americans say ICE makes their country less safe; Reform’s plans are a danger to people in the UK. People here do not want to be harassed and intimidated as they go about their daily lives. They do not want to see British citizens racially profiled and arrested based on their accent or appearance. They do not want children to be terrified to walk to school. Together we must reject the politics of division and hate.”

EDITORS NOTES

  1. Since September ICE agents have shot 14 people, killing two US citizens, and there have been a further 24 deaths in ICE custody. President Trump is accused of using ICE as his personal paramilitary force. The agency was criticised by a judge for its “culture of lawlessness”.
  2. Almost 2/3 of Americans say ICE is making their country less safe.
  3. US citizens are regularly arrested or detained by ICE based on racial profiling, accent or appearance. Last year, a 65-year-old British woman with a valid tourist visa was detained by ICE for six weeks.
  4. Children as young as five have been taken into ICE custody. Small children have also been seized as hostages to compel their parents to surrender themselves. Armed raids of hospitals, churches, homes and schools are said to have “turn[ed] life into a daily terror”.

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Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine


/ by Green Party

Dr Ellie Chowns MP said: “Today and every day the Green Party stands in full solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who have now spent four brutal years defending themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. We pay tribute to their extraordinary strength and bravery in the face of violence, displacement, and attacks on vital infrastructure such as the energy grid.

“We call on the UK government to redouble its humanitarian, diplomatic, and security support for the people of Ukraine, and to continue making every effort in pressing for a just and lasting ceasefire. We further call on the government to use today’s anniversary as an opportunity to defend Ukraine’s right to self-determination in the strongest possible terms on the international stage, making explicit that the UK will stand against any bad-faith actors who attempt to bully or intimidate Ukraine into appeasing Russia’s demands.

“Finally, we recognise the courage of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in Britain after fleeing the horrors of war; they too deserve the full support of the UK government, including provision of the security and stability needed to genuinely rebuild their lives, free from fear of their legal rights to remain in the UK being unjustly stripped away.”

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