{"id":44717,"date":"2025-03-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redpepper.org.uk\/?p=44717"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:05:04","slug":"party-revitalisation-an-interview-with-greens-organise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redpepper.org.uk\/environment-climate\/climate-change\/party-revitalisation-an-interview-with-greens-organise\/","title":{"rendered":"Party revitalisation? An interview with Greens Organise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>What is your case for the left joining the Green Party and <a href=\"https:\/\/greensorganise.uk\/\">Greens Organise<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zo\u00eb Garbett<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We have a really clear vision for a more democratic and fairer country and we are already a democratic party and we are welcoming lots of people from the left. The old parties are failing to deal with the major issues of our time, they are really letting us down on local funding on councils and public services and aren\u2019t addressing inequality at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greens have the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GO should be the landing place for people joining the Greens who want to connect with others who think similarly and want to be active.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>What is your theory of change? Are you thinking that a Green government is possible or are you thinking a radical and successful Green Party might move Labour to the left?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ani Chowdhury<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>It\u2019s both. The Greens must stand as a bold, independent force capable of winning elections and transforming society. But systemic change requires a shift across the political landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robert Magowan<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There is clearly a groundswell of anti-establishment feeling and the electorate are seeing through Labour\u2019s rhetoric of change and the Greens need to be an outlet to that sentiment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are for Green Party members and we have seen that the Greens have broken through with over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-68956733\">800 councillors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/greenparty.org.uk\/2024\/07\/05\/four-mps-green-party-makes-history\/\">four parliamentarians<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be a role for something that coordinates between the electoral expressions \u2013 between the Greens and other forces of the left \u2013 and that needs to be built now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Do you think those old Labour voters that are switching to Reform are up for grabs for the Greens?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robert Magowen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Green wins over the last few years have been under the radar. In the North East we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southtynesidegreenparty.org.uk\/\">nine Green<\/a> Councillors on South Tyneside and hoping to win it in the next two years. It is entirely possible for Greens to win votes in these areas \u2013 it comes down to the message and the messenger. Kent is being both targeted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2024\/dec\/21\/labour-fears-grow-as-reform-eyes-victories-in-local-election-battleground\">Reform<\/a> and the Greens heavily at the next locals, similarly the East Midlands Greens have done really well.<br><br>You can\u2019t cut through as a Labour councillor now, you can do that with the Greens.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>How does base building work for the Green Party?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zo\u00eb Garbett<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>I think that is what we do best. The best example is Leeds councillor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/leeds-riots-2024-harehills-mothin-ali-green-party-b2582949.html\">Mothin Ali<\/a> who was engaged in repairing his community after the 2024 riots. All the work I do as a councillor is connected with the community \u2013 often fighting gentrification \u2013 and on picket lines with library workers. I think growing membership from these campaigns is sometimes missing but that is what GO is geared towards creating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Is it a weakness of the Greens to not have an institutional link with trade unions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robert Magowen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>I think the relationship between a mass party and a trade union movement has to account for the massive change in the role of trade unions since the 1980s. They should be stronger, but their current weakness is a matter of fact. It was necessary in the early 1900s to have an institutional link with the unions who were embedded in communities but now things are quite different. Obviously we should have a closer relationship. I would love to see affiliation. But it is not at the door of the trade unions to come to us, it is at the door of the party to prove that we are an unambiguous voice for the trade union movement.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center rp-full-width rp-quote has-grey-color has-pale-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-antonio-font-family\" style=\"padding-top:2%;padding-right:2%;padding-bottom:2%;padding-left:2%;font-size:clamp(1.743rem, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.571), 3rem);\">The Greens must stand as a bold, independent force capable of winning elections and transforming society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>The Green Party has no party whip system meaning MPs and Councillors can vote as they wish on any issue &#8211; is this lack of accountability an issue?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zo\u00eb Garbett<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We want our representatives to vote in the way they see fit in relation to our communities. The fact we don\u2019t have a whip means we aren\u2019t dictated to by the leadership,\u00a0 although the accountability mechanism might need to be strengthened as we grow in size. Currently we have used it flexibly to vote as we feel in the moment but always in line with our manifesto and values. We also have open selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-box rp-full-width has-pale-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Pepper<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Do you think a New Popular Front approach similar to the French experience needs to be adopted by the left and should the Greens play a role in that? We saw a move away from this at the last set of elections \u2013 with Greens standing against Faiza Shaheen and Jamie Driscoll.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robert Magowen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>GO doesn\u2019t have a position on this yet because we are still in a formation process. The vote on whether to stand candidates in all seats was only for the 2024 General Election, and was made after spending years being told by all wings of Labour to stand down and stop splitting the vote and I can see why members were sick of that. Another piece of context is that the progressive alliance in 2019 was effectively an alliance with the Lib Dems on Brexit and was not effective at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would be quite surprised if the membership at the next election decided to make the same decision because the electoral dynamics will be very different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rp-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ani Chowdhury<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The left often falls into an insular focus on dividing up the minority of votes rather than working collectively towards the seismic shift in public opinion and mobilisation we need. GO recognises the shared goals and values between the Greens and people like Faiza Shaheen and Jeremy Corbyn which is why we have a working group to build connections across the left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Pepper speaks to Zo\u00eb Garbett, Robert Magowan and Ani Chowdhury, who are organising to put diverse working class voices at the forefront of the Green Party programme<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":44716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2534,2535,315,2529],"tags":[3039,3038,3037],"class_list":["post-44717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-climate-change","category-environmental-justice","category-labour-party","category-socialism","tag-ani-chowdhury","tag-robert-magowen","tag-zoe-garbett"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Party revitalisation? 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