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PRESS COVERAGE
Crispin Flintoff Interview
Pamela Fitzpatrick (Arise, Peace & Justice Project), Mothin Ali (Green Party councillor & deputy leadership candidate), and Ben Timberley (Behind Labour) join Crispin Flintoff to discuss the urgent need for a new political force in the UK.
Should the left unite behind a new party, or can the Green Party become a true home for the disillusioned left? With growing frustration at delays and behind-the-scenes politics, the guests debate where hope and power truly lie.
Mothin Ali challenges Greens’ ‘middle class’ image as he enters deputy race
The Guardian’s Community Affairs Correspondent Chris Osuh writes that Mothin Ali is entering the Deputy Leader race with a pledge to shift the Green Party beyond its middle-class image, putting community-led organising and cost-of-living action at the heart of party politics.
Media racism backfires as TV Attack on Green Party implodes!
KernowDamo (YouTube): A scathing video commentary exposes right-wing media racism targeting Mothin Ali’s candidacy. Instead of attacking his policies, broadcasters fixate on his identity—revealing deep-rooted Islamophobia in UK political media.
Mothin Ali announces Green Party deputy leadership bid
Bright Green reports that Mothin Ali announced his bid for Deputy Leader on 4 June, entering a three-way race alongside Antoinette Fernandez and Thomas Daw. Emphasising grassroots connection, he urged the party to empathise with "ordinary people on the street," warning against passivity while Britain becomes increasingly divided.
Leeds councillor who tried to break up riots enters Green deputy leader race
Hyphen Online reports that Mothin Ali’s candidacy for Deputy Leader aims to challenge the Green Party’s “southern, middle-class” image. The article highlights Ali’s commitment to representing northern, working-class, and Muslim communities, bringing new perspectives to party leadership and national politics.
Only connect: introducing Leeds’s Mothin Ali
Yorkshire Bylines introduces Mothin Ali as a compelling Deputy Leader candidate for the Green Party. The article, written by Colin Noble, highlights Ali’s deep roots in Leeds, his experience in grassroots community-building, and his potential to connect diverse northern communities with national Green politics. It argues that Ali's blend of local commitment, social justice credentials, and lived experience marks him as “someone with Mothin’s qualities” — a strong voice for renewal within the party.
Leeds councillor Mothin Ali announces bid for UK’s Green Party deputy leadership
Muslim Network TV: Mothin Ali stands for Deputy Leader to reshape the Greens’ “southern, middle‑class” image—bringing northern, working‑class, Muslim representation, green jobs, and anti‑austerity policies to the fore.
From Unrest to Unity
Baroness Natalie Bennett visiting Harehills then spoke at a packed event at St Aidan's church highlighting massive inequalities, divisive actors, and the need for unity and belonging.
Defusing tension in Harehills
In this article The Guardian reports on how tensions in Harehills escalated after the removal of Roma children. Councillor Mothin Ali stepped in to de-escalate and protect the community.
His actions helped calm the situation and earned him respect across divides. Photo courtesy of @Craig Gent
Standing strong against Far-Right disinformation
The Guardian warns how far-right groups twisted events in Harehills to spread lies. Councillor Mothin Ali was targeted despite working to defuse the unrest.
The editorial defends his leadership and highlights the danger of disinformation.