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Green Party Deputy Leader Mothin Ali Faces Internal Conduct Complaint
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Alleged Altercation and Formal Complaint
In mid-September, deputy leader Mothin Ali and another party member were asked to leave a meeting after an alleged altercation. A Green Party official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that a formal complaint against Ali was lodged a week later. The party’s internal procedures will now assess the allegation.
Party Response and Review Timeline
The Green Party has declined to comment on the matter, stating: “We do not comment on internal matters.” — Green Party spokesperson — Green Party spokesperson. Party officials indicated that any decision on whether to suspend Ali is expected to take about five weeks, a delay attributed in part to the party’s Brighton conference, which Ali attended, extending the normally shorter review process.
Ali’s Defense and Claims of Bias
He further argued that some of the accusations have been “explicitly racist and Islamophobic,” framing the complaint as part of a broader pattern of personal attacks.
Internal Reactions
An additional party official, who requested anonymity, said Ali has been “under a lot of pressure.” An ally of Ali described the party’s handling of the situation as a failure to support him amid the attacks.
Next Steps in the Investigation
The Green Party’s disciplinary panel will continue its review over the next several weeks. Should the panel find sufficient grounds, it may recommend suspension or other sanctions, though no final decision has been announced at this stage.