PRESSROOM
Coverage snapshot
PRESS REVIEW
Mothin interview with Peter Oborne for Middle East Eye.
Interview Highlights
Labour exodus surprise
“I’m surprised more Labour MPs haven’t left” – Mothin argues that widespread frustration with party leadership (especially around foreign policy and anti-Islamophobia) is prompting unrest among MPs and voters alike .
Reform’s rise explained
He observes that “people aren’t voting Reform because they love Reform – they’re voting Reform because they’re fed up of the two‑party system”.
Strategic path forward
Mothin outlines his approach to counter Reform’s surge: uniting progressive voices across communities through issues-based campaigning, with a strong emphasis on climate action, anti-racism, and fairness.
The Guardian- Green Leadership race
Deputy Leader Spotlight
Among the nine candidates, Leeds Councillor Mothin Ali stands out. His deputy leadership bid builds on his local leadership credentials—from his intervention during the Harehills unrest to his vocal advocacy on Gaza—bringing strong grassroots and anti‑racism credentials to the race
Novara Media - Green Party Membership Surges Following Polanski’s Leadership Bid
Green Party membership is surging — with over 5,000 new members joining since Zack Polanski launched his leadership bid. A second spike followed Mothin Ali’s deputy campaign, showing growing grassroots energy behind bold, movement-led politics.
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.