Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has defended his criticism of a Leeds-based Rabbi and Israeli Defence Force (IDF) reservist. Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch had accused Ali of playing a key role in the wave of threats that drove him from his home. Green leader Zach Polanski has been under pressure to take action but is...
Kate WhannelPolitical reporter PA Media Newly-elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski will accuse Labour of being “handmaidens” to Reform UK when he addresses his party’s autumn conference later today. Polanski will say that immigration is not the “real threat” to high streets, homes and the NHS – claiming that comes from austerity and an economic...
Charlotte WrightPolitical Editor, South East PA Media Green Party leader Zack Polanski spoke to Charlotte Wright ahead of the party’s annual conference in Bournemouth The leader of the Green Party has dismissed being labelled as “radical”, despite saying he wants to legalise all drugs, as he looks to boost success in the South East. Speaking...
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to making statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the European Parliament. Nathan Gill, 52, from Llangefni on Anglesey, admitted eight counts of bribery but denied one charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. It was alleged...
Catherine LystBBC Scotland Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84 Former Liberal Democrat leader Lord Menzies Campbell has died at the age of 84. Ming as he was widely known, led the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007 and was the MP for North East Fife at Westminster for 28 years. In...
Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Shahrar Al Former Green Party deputy leader Dr Shahrar Ali has launched a second legal claim against the party after he was expelled last year. Ali, who won a landmark case against the Green Party of England and Wales in February 2024, has accused the party of “procedural abuse”, and continuing to...
Miriam BarkerBBC Wales and David DeansWales political reporter, The Old Bailey BBC reporter Meleri Williams asks Nathan Gill if he is ashamed for accepting the bribes The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to making statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the...
A look back at the life of Sir Menzies Campbell – runner, MP, Lib Dem leader and Lord.