Friday, January 16, 2015

Anoosh Chakelian argues that the rise of the Greens is irresistible

In the New Statesman Anoosh Chakelian argues that the rise of the Greens is irresistible, and there is nothing Labour can do to stop them taking votes:  http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/01/why-labour-cant-counter-greens-popularity-green-policies

However, I think Ms Chakelian errs when she portrays the Greens as a progressive party.

They are of course reactionary.

And Green policy is full of contradictions - as you can prove for yourself by engaging them on the subject of immigration.

But Anoosh Chakelian is right - the Greens are going to do a lot of damage to Labour between now and May.

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