Green leaders warn party it must listen to Reform voters’ concerns to tackle inequality
Green party leaders Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas emphasize the importance of addressing the concerns of Reform UK voters to combat inequality. They argue that understanding the motivations of these voters, particularly in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis, is crucial for the party's future. The leaders acknowledge that while they may disagree with the solutions proposed by Reform, the legitimacy of the voters' concerns must be recognized.
- ▪Latest polling indicates that 27% of the electorate would vote for Reform if a general election were held.
- ▪Polanski stated that the Green party needs to care about voters who feel left behind by past governments.
- ▪Lucas highlighted the need to listen to Reform voters, acknowledging their legitimate concerns despite differing solutions.
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Latest polling shows 27% of the electorate would vote Reform if a general election was held. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLatest polling shows 27% of the electorate would vote Reform if a general election was held. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty ImagesGreen partyGreen leaders warn party it must listen to Reform voters’ concerns to tackle inequalityZack Polanski and Caroline Lucas say party must seek to understand why disenfranchised electorate were attracted to Nigel Farage’s partyGeraldine McKelvieSat 30 May 2026 14.20 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 14.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe current and former leaders of the Green party have warned that the party should listen to the concerns of Reform UK voters in order to tackle inequality.Zack…
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