
MOTHIN ALI
FOR DEPUTY
FOR YOU
WHY I AM STANDING FOR DEPUTY LEADER
We need someone ready to take on the challenge posed by Reform, and to offer a real home to those Labour has left behind.
I’m standing to help change that — to make the Green Party one that truly reflects ordinary working-class people.
#MothinYourVoice
SPEAKING OUT FOR GAZA: MOTHIN ALI’S MESSAGE
WORKING-CLASS LEADERSHIP, BELONGING AND THE GREEN’S FUTURE
Green Chai Chats with Cllr Mothin Ali: Working-Class Leadership, Belonging, and the Greens’ Future
ENDORSEMENTS
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Patrick Kitterick Leicester City Councillor
As a fellow Green Councillor I'm voting for Mothin Ali as I have been impressed by his hard work in Leeds. Patrick Kitterick -
Leicester City Councillor
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Amanda Onwuemene - Member
The Green Party needs Change. Vote Mothin...and make change happen!
Wirral Green Party
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Mike Chitty - Member
I’ve known Mothin for a few years now. Yes, he was the #HeroOfHarehills but it is the everyday graft for his constituents that is truly heroic.
Leeds Green Party
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Cllr Stuart Jeffery - Councillor Maidstone
Not only have I been impressed by Mothin’s passion, bravery and desire to build communities but also by his ability to reach out beyond those to connect with wider audiences.
Maidstone
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Tommy Paine-Tsherit - Member
I know Cllr. Mothin Ali to be a very good man who has worked tirelessly for his community and has been inspirational in promoting and expanding working class participation and representation in the Green Party.
Wandsworth
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Deean Mommed - Member
Great and honest person
London
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Ed Carlisle - Leeds Councillor
Mothin is a tireless and seasoned campaigner and community champion. He's passionate and outspoken on issues of peace, justice, and the climate crisis. He's smart, grounded, personable, innovative, and a born communicator. As Deputy Leader, he will play a key role helping the Green Party go up a gear.
Leeds Green Party
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Lou Cunningham - Leeds Councillor
We need more leaders who are prepared to listen and work with our communities. Mothin does this.
Leeds Green Party
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Mark Blake - London Councillor
I am a Green councillor in the north London borough of Haringey. have known Mothin as a committed, principled community activist. I completely support his candidacy to be Deputy Leader of the Green Party.
Haringey
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Robin : Layfield - Member
What Mothin has to say about the importance of grassroots community-focused work really speaks to me. This is the action that we need right now.
Stround
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Lubna Speitan - Member
Those who stand up for Palestine stand for humanity. We are all Palestinian! Absolute support Mothin.
Greenwich
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Jeremy Spyby-Steanson - Member
Who can provide an authentic working class voice?
Who can widen the Green Party’s demographic appeal?
Who knows the ins-and-outs of grassroots activism?
Who knows the value of community resilience and care for the environment?
Who stands on a platform of anti-racism, anti-war and anti-imperialism?
Who has what it takes? Mothin Ali.
Medway Green Party
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Maleiki Haybe - Member
Shout out Mothin Harehills Hero
Sheffield
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Cllr Abdul Malik -Bristol
Motin Ali brings a rare combination of grassroots credibility, political clarity, and unwavering commitment to justice. His deep roots in community activism and his bold voice for marginalised communities make him the kind of Deputy Leader the Green Party needs—someone who doesn’t just speak about change, but lives it every day. I’m proud to endorse Motin Ali for Deputy Leader of the Green Party.
Councillor Bristol Green Party
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Cllr Maroof Raouf - Sheffield
Calm in chaos, clear in vision, and always putting people first; finally, a political mind with both a compass and a conscience
Councillor Sheffield Green Party
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Elaine Donnellon - Member
I'm backing Mothin Ali - An authentic down to earth, working class candidate who has many strings to his bow and knows how to work with others to get things done!
Camden
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Alvie Mahmud - Member
Mothin Ali has shown himself to be an outstanding member of his community, and a true working class hero - He would make an amazing Deputy Leader for the Green Party!
Portsmouth Green Party
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Jane Strutt - Member
This Jew just joined the Green party, mainly due to Mothin! I feel that the combination of Mr Polanski and Mothin Ali on the same ticket will strike at the heart of divisions within our society. Socialism is the only Green way forward.
Hinckley
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Chris Foren - Member
Principled, committed, hard-working.
Leeds
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Linda Powell - Member
I'm backing Mothin Ali for deputy leader.
Green Party Cheshire East
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Shahab Adris - Co-chair Leeds Green Party
Mothin is a breath of fresh air in politics. I believe he has the capability to get young and old - engaged in politics, their communities and caring about the world!
Leeds Green Party
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Rachel Hartshorne - Secretary Leeds Green Party
I have had the pleasure of working with Mothin Ali as a fellow Leeds Green Party member for the last few years. I was happy to support his council election campaign and I'm very happy to support his deputy leadership campaign.
Leeds
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Waris Ali - Member
In Mothin We Trust!
Kirklees
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Graham Wroe - Member
I am really looking forward to the Green Party having a Jewish leader and a Muslim Deputy Leader!
Sheffield Green Party
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Jane Strutt - Member
This Jew just joined the Green party, mainly due to Mothin! I feel that the combination of Mr Polanski and Mothin Ali on the same ticket will strike at the heart of divisions within our society. Socialism is the only Green way forward.
Hinckley
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Michael Chitty - Member
Absolutely solid candidate.
Leeds
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Clare Green - Campaign Manager Gipton & Harehills 2024
Mothin is the real deal. He doesn't just talk, he takes action and motivates others to do the same. That is what we desperately need.
Leeds
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Faaiz Hasan - Member
I personally endorse Mothin.
West Central London
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Joseph Flynn - Co-Secretary of LGP, Co-President of Leeds University Green Party Society - YG 30 under 30
I’m voting for Mothin because he is the charismatic working class leader our party desperately needs. He is unapologetically himself and stands up for the little man in the face of adversity.
Leeds
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Halima Brewer - Member
He represents the best of Britain.
South and Vale, Oxfordshire
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Hamza Egal - Member
Mothin Ali is a fearless voice for justice and equality—rooted in community, driven by integrity, and committed to real change. Exactly the leadership we need.
Colchester
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Aasiya Bora - Member
Mothin has and will retain an idealism in politics that is all too rare. That's why what he says and does touches people so. So pleased and proud that he is standing.
Leicester
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Jeremy Parker - Member
Mothin has shown by his words and deeds that he supports community engagement and cohesion just as he supports nature, and he will be a massive asset to the Green Party as deputy leader.
Sandwell
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Cllr Bob Bauld Rossendale
Mothin has integrity and a lovely energy that inspires people. Greens need him leading the fight against the right!
Councillor Bob Bauld - Rossendale
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Luis Palicio - Member
I had the pleasure to met Mothin personally. He is a commited community leader that cares for his community and wants a more equal, just and fair society.
Leeds
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Stephen Taylor - Member
Mothin makes things happen
Leeds
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Matthew Parsfield - Member
Exactly the kind of grounded, community driven, working class leader we need more of in politics!
Lewisham
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Nosheen Majid - Member
Mothin is a man who works hard for his community, with compassion and in the interest of doing the right thing.
He will bring a lot to the table.
Leeds
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Kiki Chapman - Member
We need a grossroots, rural voice in the Greens, to disprove the idea that the party is full of middle class hippies.
High Wycombe
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Cllr Craig Horrocks - Stroud
Mothin has shown time and again that he is a strong real voice for the community he lives in, and the communities we all live in.
Stroud District - Rodborough
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Bernard - Member
Mothin Ali demonstrates a commitment to the community.he serves admirably.He makes me proud to be a member of the Green Party in these difficult times.
Sheffield
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Victoria Smith - Member
Mothin always puts the people he represents first and greets everyone with a smile.
Leeds
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Colin Noble - Member
I wouldn’t support any old snicket or ginnel publicly, but if you want integrity and change vote Mothin Ali!
Leeds
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Craig Horrocks - Member
Mothin has shown time and again that he is a strong real voice for the community he lives in, and the communities we all live in.
Stroud District
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Nosheen Majid - Member
Mothin is a man who works hard for his community, with compassion and in the interest of doing the right thing. He will bring a lot to the table.
Leeds
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John Turner - Member
Mothin represents modern Britain, and is hard working member of his community. I have no hesitation in supporting him for the post of Deputy Leader of the Green Party.
Shrewsbury and Atcham
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Matthew Parsfield - Member
Exactly the kind of grounded, community driven, working class leader we need more of in politics !
Lewisham
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Mehmun Nessa - Member
Honest, reliable, trustworthy and dignified are qualities that Mothin possess. He is a great leader with a big heart. I endorse him wholeheartedly.
Leeds
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David Pardoe - Member
support Mothin for Deputy as he has the skills, vision and experience we need to broaden our voting coalition and reach beyond traditional Green voters.
Peterborough
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Cristiana Mirosanu - Member
Mothin is down to earth and I have seen first hand how motivated he is to build a common fairer future by raising the voices of the unheard majority. Wishing you best of luck and you have my support.
Leeds
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Steve Dawe - Member
We need Green leadership with exemplary courage and integrity. Mothin has both.
Oxford
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Claire Hunt - Member
I’m backing Mothin for Deputy Leader because of his inspirational, grassroots work as a Leeds councillor and his determination to build a Green movement that reflects ordinary working class people from diverse backgrounds.
Green councillor, Worthing Borough Council
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Ben Samuel - Member
I am Ben and I am from Barnet. I will be voting for Mothin in the ballot.
Barnet
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Ben French - Member
Mothin is the very best of us in the Green Party- he's passionate about his neighbourhood and goes above and beyond for his community day in, day out. He'd be an amazing representative for us. He's also a Yorkshireman that puts his faith into action which I love.
York Green Party
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Max Lake - Member
Mothin put his body on the line for his community, and I know he will do the same for Green Party members across the country.
Manchester
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Cameron Lowndes - Member
I’m proud to endorse Mothin Ali for Deputy Leader. He’s a true community champion who always stands up for social justice. When riots broke out in Leeds last year, Mothin was on the ground—protecting our streets, supporting residents, and helping keep our communities safe from those who wanted to tear them apart. We need that kind of leadership at the top.
East Staffordshire Greens
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Mike Munson - Member
He puts his mouth where his heart is, where his politics is, in our communities. A vote for Mothin is a vote for representation of the under represented. He will activate our communities up and down the country and stay true to his principles.
I'm voting' Mothin.
Eastbourne
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Haroon Rashid - Member
I support Mothin as Deputy Leader of the Party. He has great environmental credentials and the ability to communicate party policy effectively.
Birmingham, West Midlands
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Adnan Malik - Member
I personally endorse Mothin
Altrincham
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Aisha Mohammed - Member
I personally endorse Mothin
Leeds
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David Martin - Member
Very engaged with the community and does great work, great example of the Green Party values
Farnley and Wortley- Leeds
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Alan Anthoney - Member
Walks the walk as well as talks the talk. Dedicated to helping all people by practical action and not afraid to tackle big issues and vested interests. A really nice guy too.
Leeds
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Matthew Doyle - Member
I personally endorse Mothin
Calderdale Green Party
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George Mueller-Waite - Member
It's my great pleasure to call Mothin a friend. He's the real deal. He doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk - like assisting Unite with unionisation efforts at Amazon. Authentic, kind, generous. Just some of the words that describe Mothin. It's time for a strong progressive voice from the north.
Leeds
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Alvie Mahmud - Member
Mothin Ali has shown himself to be an outstanding member of his community, and a true working class hero - He would make an amazing Deputy Leader for the Green Party!
Portsmouth Green Party
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John Brazendale - Member
The Greens often have a reputation for being white and middle-class. Having Mothin as deputy would help change this.
Bradford
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Andy Donegan - Member
Mothin for deputy!
Hull And East Riding Green Party
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Georgia Twigg - Member
Haringey
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Aidan Chisholm - Member
West Central London
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Issy Pountney - Member
I endorse Mothin!
Haringey
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Ziyed Hadjam - Member
Mothin is the voice we need on key issues we face at home and in Gaza.
West central London.
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Aneurin Atkins - Member
I endorse Mothin
Maidstone
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Mehmood Naqshbandi
This is make or break time for the Green Party, and it’s Mothin who is opening up the party to the world.
Merton Green Party
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Kenneth Burgess - Member
I endorse Mothin
West Central London
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Charlie : Brooke - Member
I endorse Mothin
West Central London
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Georgia Twigg - Member
I endorse Mothin
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Serena Ferrari - Member
He speaks up when it’s hard. He puts people first. He stands with Gaza. — he’s here to make a real difference, with honesty and integrity.
Leeds
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Lee Garrett - Member
I'm voting for Mothin because we need leaders that will stand up to the far right and are prepared to get their hands dirty.
Vote Mothin - The Hero of Harehills ✊️
Maidstone
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Rosanna Warrington
I personally endorse Mothin
London
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Ben Samuel - Co-founded of the Jewish Greens.
I am a community gardening leader. I stood in the general election here in Hendon in 2015. I am voting for Mothin in the ballot.
Barnet
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VIDEO GALLERY
Real voices. Real reasons. Supporters share why they’re backing Mothin Ali for Deputy Leader of the Green Party — in their own words.
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The views expressed on the videos are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of the local Green Party.
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BUILDING A COMMUNITY GARDEN
PRESS SNAPSHOT
In this Green Chai conversation, Cllr Mothin Ali opens up about his childhood and the racism he endured, charting the path from a “paper candidate” to an elected councillor with over 1,200 votes in Gipton & Harehills.
Novara Media – “Can Mothin Ali Make the Greens a Working-Class Party?”
By Craig Gent, 23 July 2025
Novara Media profiles Councillor Mothin Ali as “the hero of Harehills”, reflecting on his role de-escalating unrest in Leeds and his campaign to become Deputy Leader of the Green Party. The piece highlights his commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and giving a stronger political voice to working-class communities across the UK.
The New Statesman – Samir Jeraj, 13 August 2025: Mothin Ali says racism exists on the left too — often hidden behind politeness. The Leeds Green councillor shares how personal attacks haven’t stopped his fight for housing justice and a more inclusive movement.
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A NEW CHAPTER
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A new Leader will bring bold ideas — but no one leads alone. They’ll need a Deputy who can communicate with clarity, earn trust, and carry that message into every part of the country.
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COMMUNITY-ROOTED ACTION
I’m a hands-on, grassroots organiser deeply embedded in my community.
My work — from food banks to gardening — empowers people at a local level.
I believe decisions should be made with people, not for them.
#ThePeoplesDeputy

A FAIRER BRITAIN
I’ve seen the damage of 15 years of austerity — in my community and across the country.
Starmer backs the super-rich, not us. It’s time to rebuild services, bring utilities into public hands, and tackle the climate crisis.
#MothinForDeputy

HOPE AND UNITY
After wrecking the economy with a Brexit campaign of lies and xenophobia, Farage and Reform are back, fuelling despair and blaming the vulnerable. I reject their politics of division — and will work for a fairer, kinder Britain that leaves no one behind.
#MothinYourVoice
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