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Mothin Ali elected co-deputy leader of the Green Party
Hyphen Online writes that Mothin Ali has been elected co-deputy leader of the Green Party, becoming the only Muslim in a mainstream party leadership role in England and Wales. The article notes his pledge to fight inequality and the far right, and to give a stronger voice to working-class northern communities.
BBC NEWS “Councillor elected Green Party joint deputy leader”
Leeds councillor Mothin Ali has been elected joint Deputy Leader of the Green Party, pledging to fight for a fairer Britain and bring a working-class, northern voice into Green politics. Speaking after his election, Ali highlighted the poverty in his ward and called on minority communities to unite against the far right.”
Working-Class Leadership, Belonging, and the Greens’ Future
In this Green Chai conversation, Cllr Mothin Ali opens up about his childhood and the racism he endured, charting the path from a “paper candidate” to an elected councillor with over 1,200 votes in Gipton & Harehills.
Can Mothin Ali Make the Greens a Working‑Class Party?
Novara Media – “Can Mothin Ali Make the Greens a Working-Class Party?”
By Craig Gent, 23 July 2025
Novara Media profiles Councillor Mothin Ali as “the hero of Harehills”, reflecting on his role de-escalating unrest in Leeds and his campaign to become Deputy Leader of the Green Party. The piece highlights his commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and giving a stronger political voice to working-class communities across the UK.
Mothin Ali: “There’s a lot of racism on the left”
The New Statesman – Samir Jeraj, 13 August 2025: Mothin Ali says racism exists on the left too — often hidden behind politeness. The Leeds Green councillor shares how personal attacks haven’t stopped his fight for housing justice and a more inclusive movement.
A day in Gipton & Harehills - Building a Community Garden
Watch the video - Building a Community Garden in Gipton and Harehills.
Join Mothin Ali, Leeds Green Party councillor and founder of MyFamilyGarden, as he transforms an urban corner in Gipton & Harehills into a thriving micro‑community garden.
BBC News - A Year of resilience: Mothin Ali on the fallout from Harehills
One year after unrest erupted in Harehills, Green Party councillor Mothin Ali reflects on the night he stepped in to calm tensions — and the online abuse that followed.
The BBC recounts how Ali formed a human shield between protesters and police, attempted to put out fires, and was later falsely accused of fuelling the violence.
Read the full article and listen to the radio interview
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.