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Former Labour chief Formby joins Greens, poll hits 16%

4/23/2026

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Jennie Formby, former Labour chief, joined the Green Party and will campaign in May local elections.
She accused Labour leader Keir Starmer of breaking promises and letting corporate influence dominate.
The Greens’ new focus on tax reforms and cost-of-living aid raised its poll rating from 10% to 16%.
Membership climbed to 220,000 as former Corbyn allies James Meadway and Jamie Driscoll also joined.

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Jennie Formby, former Labour chief, joined the Green Party and will campaign in May local elections.
She accused Labour leader Keir Starmer of breaking promises and letting corporate influence dominate.
The Greens’ new focus on tax reforms and cost-of-living aid raised its poll rating from 10% to 16%.
Membership climbed to 220,000 as former Corbyn allies James Meadway and Jamie Driscoll also joined.