Green Party Membership Tops 200,000 In Wake Of Historic By-Election Victory

The Green Party’s membership has surged past 200,000 in the wake of their historic victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Party bosses revealed the number of people joining has tripled from 68,000 last September, when Zack Polanski was elected leader.

Polanksi said the party’s latest milestone “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 added: “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.”

The Times reported in December that internal data showed Labour’s membership had fallen below 250,000.

Reform UK are currently Britain’s biggest political party, with a membership approaching 300,000.

Qualified plumber Hannah Spencer won Thursday’s by-election with a majority of nearly 4,500.

Reform UK came second, with Labour – which had held the seat with a majority of nearly 13,5000 – came third.