Jennie Formby, Labour’s former general secretary, says she has joined Greens
Summary
Jennie Formby, who was the Labour party’s general secretary from 2018 to 2020, has joined the Green party and plans to campaign for it. Several former Labour allies of Jeremy Corbyn are moving to the Greens, which has recently focused more on economic issues alongside its environmental goals.Key Facts
- Jennie Formby joined the Green party four months ago and plans to support its candidates in local elections.
- Formby was Labour’s general secretary from 2018 to 2020 and aligned with Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.
- She criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer for breaking promises and harsh treatment of some MPs.
- Other former Labour left-wing figures, including James Meadway and Jamie Driscoll, have also joined the Greens.
- Green party leader Zack Polanski shifted the party’s focus to include economic issues like taxes and workers’ rights.
- The Green party’s membership has increased from about 68,500 in September to around 220,000 recently.
- The Greens aim to measure success by mental health and community well-being, not just economic growth (GDP).
- Labour sources criticize the Greens for lacking clear policies on housing, clean energy, and workers’ issues.
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