Greens stand aside for Salma Yaqoob in Birmingham

Green Left has issued the following statement following the news that Green Party members in Birmingham have voted not to stand a candidate against Salma Yaqoob in the forthcoming general election in Birmingham Hall Green constituency. I believe that this is an example of non-sectarian progressive politics in action and more is needed if we are to confront the reactionary political forces ranged against us, which is going to lead to penury and destitution among those on benefits and the most marginalised in our society, along with increasing destruction of both our planet and our public services.

Green Left Statement

Green Left welcomes the decision of Birmingham Green Party to stand aside in the parliamentary constituency of Hall Green to let Salma Yaqoob of Respect contest the general election there. The decision, which was endorsed by 86% of Green Party members there, is another step in forming an alliance between those forces on the Left of British politics campaigning against war, privatisation, the ongoing march to environmental disaster and Fascism. We regard this as an historic step in the campaign for the next general election and for progressive politics in this country.

Joseph Healy

Sue Tibbles

Co-Convenors

Green Left