"This is the most dangerous political moment in my lifetime. Not only is our economy in dire trouble, with the cost of basic goods shooting up again and again, but trust in those running the country is at a record low. These are the conditions in which far-right politics festers. With the help of his friends in some of the media, Nigel Farage is feeding off that anger."
"This is the Green party's moment. We know Keir Starmer shuffling the deckchairs this week is not the real change we need. We are not here just to be concerned or disappointed with this Labour government. We are here to replace it. Things have to change, and it's my job as the new leader of the Green party to work with communities, bring people together and turn anger into hope."
"For years now, the very richest in society have accumulated more and more wealth. While they sleep at night, the money pours in, not from work, but from assets such as stocks, shares and multiple properties. The wealthiest 1% of households in this country hold a greater proportion than that held by the least wealthy 50%. And while that tiny proportion at the top gets richer, our NHS is buckling."
Political conditions have become highly dangerous, with a weak economy, surging costs of basic goods, and record-low trust in national leaders. Far-right politics is gaining momentum as figures like Nigel Farage exploit public anger. The Greens position themselves to replace a Labour government seen as offering insufficient change, focusing on community work, everyday solutions, and environmental priorities. Wealth concentration has intensified: the richest 1% hold a greater share of wealth than the poorest 50%, while assets generate unearned income. Public services are under strain— the NHS is buckling, disability benefits face threats, the two-child benefit cap risks mass child poverty, and 9.3 million people face hunger.
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