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Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Key takeaways
- The Green Party of England and Wales leader said his belief they could replace Labour was being backed up by results at the ballot box.
- They took control of Norwich, Hastings and the London borough of Waltham Forest, as well as winning the mayoral contests in Hackney and Lewisham.
- The party saw its first two members elected to the Welsh Parliament while the Scottish Greens also won their first-ever constituencies at the Scottish Parliament.
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Richard Wheeler Political reporter Reuters Zoë Garbett celebrates winning the Hackney mayoral contest with Green Party leader Zack Polanski Zack Polanski said two-party politics is "dead and buried" as the Green Party celebrated local election gains, including its first-ever elected mayors.
The Green Party of England and Wales leader said his belief they could replace Labour was being backed up by results at the ballot box.
They took control of Norwich, Hastings and the London borough of Waltham Forest, as well as winning the mayoral contests in Hackney and Lewisham.
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