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Green Party Pushes Voting Rights for Short-Term Prisoners

3/22/2026

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The Green Party proposes allowing prisoners serving up to four years to vote in local and national elections.
Led by Zack Polanski of the Green Party, the plan aims to gain votes ahead of the May council elections.
Critics, including government sources, say the approach rewards criminals and risks public safety.
The Greens plan to force a vote on the proposal as part of Labour’s Representation of the People Bill.

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The Green Party proposes allowing prisoners serving up to four years to vote in local and national elections.
Led by Zack Polanski of the Green Party, the plan aims to gain votes ahead of the May council elections.
Critics, including government sources, say the approach rewards criminals and risks public safety.
The Greens plan to force a vote on the proposal as part of Labour’s Representation of the People Bill.