Green Party Surpasses Tories in UK Membership Amid Rising Support

The Green Party of England and Wales has surpassed the Conservative Party in membership for the first time, now boasting over 126,000 members compared to the Tories' 123,000, a surge credited to new leader Zack Polanski's focus on addressing inequality and challenging elite interests. Polanski's leadership has invigorated the party, emphasizing a bold vision of prosperity, equality, and unity, and advocating significant policy shifts such as withdrawing from NATO in favor of a military alliance with the European Union. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party under Kemi Badenoch has experienced a decline in membership and public support, partly due to perceptions of anti-worker policies and leadership missteps. In Scotland, the Scottish Greens are experiencing record membership growth and rising poll numbers, with co-leader Ross Greer expressing confidence in surpassing Labour as the main progressive force in the region. The Scottish Greens emphasize hope, climate action, and social justice as their core messages, positioning themselves as the only party willing to confront systemic inequalities and corporate power. Overall, both the UK-wide and Scottish Green parties are capitalizing on public dissatisfaction with traditional parties, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape towards green and progressive platforms.