I see the Green Party did really well in Gipton and Harehills (Leeds)

[Billy Horner]

The Green Party is left-wing and Islamic doctrine is demonstrably right-wing so I can see why people think they are unlikely bedfellows.

I think you're conflating left-wing/right-wing with socially liberal and socially conservative.

 

[Wiseman_Vaughn]

But clearly aligned on what for many proved a key single issue in the election, namely Israel's genocide in Gaza.

I wonder if that was reflected in his campaign marterial and on the doorsteps?

 

[speckyget]

I wonder if that was reflected in his campaign marterial and on the doorsteps?

No idea, I don't live there.

 

[Wiseman_Vaughn]

No idea, I don't live there.

Sorry - I wasn't specifically asking you. I'm curious as to whether he fought his campaign on the Israel/Gaza platform or whether it was on Green/Enviromnmental issues. Maybe that's why the Greens are looking into it.

 

[speckyget]

Sorry - I wasn't specifically asking you. I'm curious as to whether he fought his campaign on the Israel/Gaza platform or whether it was on Green/Enviromnmental issues. Maybe that's why the Greens are looking into it.

There were a number of wards around the country - obviously those with large Muslim populations - where the Gaza issue was pivotal, and the supine attitude of the major parties cost them votes. Something Labour should be mindful of come the general election, as I can't see it going away quickly.

 

[AytonMews]

Seems a strange thing to base your voting decision on for your local councillor

 

[speckyget]

Any plebiscite is an opportunity to demonstrate strength of feeling.

 

[Colin Warnek]

Seems a strange thing to base your voting decision on for your local councillor

Utterly bizarre. But you get what you vote for:

 

[Unravel_Morrison]

Utterly bizarre. But you get what you vote for:

I don't think it's that strange. George Galloway has dined out on this tactic for years.

 

[Colin Warnek]

I don't think it's that strange. George Galloway has dined out on this tactic for years.

Gravy train George.

 

[Wiseman_Vaughn]

I don't think it's that strange. George Galloway has dined out on this tactic for years.

and now he's spouting anti gay rhetoric - which I suppose he's entitled to do....BUT he's not representing a main stream party.

 

[Redwurzel]

She's not from Leeds.

I would guess she has an Instagram account and could get involved with the Green Party celebrations that way.