THE Green Party is celebrating a momentous night in UK politics after clinching four seats across England.
Carla Denyer took Bristol Central for the Greens (Image: PA)The party’s co-leader Carla Denyer unseated Labour frontbencher Thangam Debbonaire in Bristol Central, taking more than 56% of the vote and a whopping majority of more than 10,000.
She becomes the city’s first Green MP, with the constituency producing an impressive turnout in the context of the night of almost 70%.
Elsewhere, the Greens have held Brighton Pavilion with Sian Berry taking over the seat from Caroline Lucas.
There have also been victories for the party in Waveney Valley – on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk - as co-leader Adrian Ramsay unseated the Tories, while Ellie Chowns made history in North Herefordshire by taking the seat from Rishi Sunak’s party.
READ MORE: General Election tracker: Maps and charts show Scotland results so far
Meanwhile, the Scottish Greens had a successful evening with Niall Christie in Glasgow South increasing the party’s vote share by more than 10%.
He fired a warning shot to Labour amid their wild celebrations.
He told The National: “It just shows the power of hard work here. We had just over 2% here five years ago, we’ve gone up by more than 10% in five years. We do that again we will be right on Labour’s coattails, so watch out in 2029.
“We’re on course for a record election at Holyrood, probably a record election at council level, and this is a record election at Westminster too. Labour are the big story tonight but they can ignore us at their peril.”
While the party has not secured any MPs, it can point to several positive campaigns, particularly in Glasgow where there were multiple big increases in their vote share.
In Glasgow North East they saw a 7% rise as Ewan Lewis took almost 2500 votes, while in Glasgow North Iris Duane took 4233 votes, increasing the vote share by 8.5%.
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Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie (above) said it was an "important springboard" for the Holyrood election in two years.
He said: “Thank you to everyone who voted for the Scottish Greens. Every Green vote has sent a powerful message, demanding real action for people and planet and supporting Scotland’s right to choose its own future.
“These results are an important springboard for the Scottish Greens and show that we are well on track for big gains as we approach the next Scottish election in 2026 and the local elections in 2027.
"We have established our party as the third political force in Glasgow and have broken new ground across the country.
"There have also been fantastic results for Green candidates in England, and I am certain that the four new Green MPs will be outstanding advocates for the transformative politics that we urgently need."
Bristol 'makes history' by electing its first Green MP
By Clara Bullock, BBC News, Bristol
Green-co-leader Carla Denyer has won the seat in Bristol Central.
One of the co-leaders of the Green Party has won the newly-created seat of Bristol Central to become the city's first Green MP.
Carla Denyer beat Labour candidate Thangam Debbonaire, who had been MP for former constituency Bristol West since 2010.
Ms Denyer gained the seat with 24,539 votes (56.6%), while Ms Debbonaire received 14,132 votes (32.6%).
The new Green Party MP said the city had "made history" and she was "so grateful".
She told BBC News: "I'm feeling over the moon and so grateful for all of the support we received from voters in Bristol Central and across the country.
"We know voters like our policies. Policies like an increased minimum wage and better investment in public services.
"We went into this election with an ambitious but realistic target to quadruple our number of MPs.
"The voters have spoken, I think this is the direction of travel for Greens from now on."
Ms Denyer received 56.6% of the vote
The number of people who voted in Bristol Central was 62,735 - a 69% turnout, down by 4.1% from 2019.
The area covered by the newly-created seat of Bristol Central used to be part of Bristol West, which has now been abolished.
As the name suggests, it encompasses the city centre including the areas around the Harbour and Hotwells.
Its residential wards include areas such as Clifton and Bishopston, as well as St Pauls and St Werburghs.
Reacting to losing her role as an MP in Bristol, Ms Debbonaire said representing the city had been an “incredible honour”.
She congratulated Ms Denyer and said: "People who have put their trust in you will come to see what a great job you're about to do.
"Across the country, people have voted for a Labour government and I couldn't be prouder of my part in seeing that happen," Ms Debbonaire added.
Full Bristol Central results
Carla Denyer, Green Party elected MP, 24,539 votes (56.6%)
Thangam Debbonaire, Labour Party candidate, 14,132 votes (32.6%)
Samuel Williams, Conservative Party candidate, 1,998 votes (4.6%)
Robert Clarke, Reform UK candidate, 1,338 votes (3.1%).
Nicholas Coombes, Liberal Democrat candidate, 1,162 votes (2.7%)
Kellie-Jay Keen, Party of Women candidate, 196 votes (0.5%)
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Green Party co-leader GAINS Waveney Valley from Tories
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The Green Party’s co-leader Adrian Ramsay Adrian Ramsay has been elected as the MP for Waveney Valley.
Ramsay’s victory comes on an historic night for the Greens as he is the third MP elected for the party.
Before the 2024 general election, the Green Party had never won more than one MP.
Ramsay won 41.7% of the vote to the Tories’ 30.3%.
Speaking following his election, Ramsay said: “The voters of Waveney Valley have made a momentous and exciting decision today to vote for positive change, and I am profoundly humbled by the faith they have placed in me and the Green Party in electing me as their MP.
“I promise each and every one of them, whether they voted for me or not, that I will do my utmost to make sure their voices are heard by those who have neglected them, and rural East Anglia, for so long.
“Waveney Valley voters have shown that they no longer want to tolerate the complacency of the Conservative Party, who have always treated this region as their own, and that they want an MP who will stand up for and listen to local people.
“Today, in the beautiful Waveney Valley, we have made history. The people of Waveney Valley have shown that the Green Party appeals just as much in rural areas as it does in the cities. People here have embraced our message of hope and positivity, that there is action that can and must be taken to defend our environment and restore our public services – and that’s what I’ll be pressing for, on behalf of local people.
“I pledged during my campaign that I and any other Green Party MPs elected would hold the new Government to account and push for the action needed on the issues that people are most concerned about, and I recommit to that pledge today.
“I’ve had thousands of conversations with local residents over the last few years and I know they want an active and visible local MP, as well as someone who will be an independent-minded MP in Parliament. I am determined to fulfil that role. As a native East Anglian, I am clear that I will be Waveney Valley’s voice in Westminster, not Westminster’s voice in Waveney Valley. Standing up for our area and striving to make a difference for local people will be my top priority.
“Residents have said they are impressed at the strength of the local Green campaign and I must thank the amazing small team of staff and large team of volunteers who have put in an incredible amount of work and a highly organised campaign to make this happen. To everyone who voted for me, and everyone who has supported my campaign in any way: thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Ramsay’s co-leader Carla Denyer was elected in Bristol Central. In North Herefordshire, the Greens’ Ellie Chowns unseated a Tory MP.
Chris Jarvis is head of strategy and development at Left Foot Forward
The party’s co-leader Carla Denyer unseated Labour frontbencher Thangam Debbonaire in Bristol Central, taking more than 56% of the vote and a whopping majority of more than 10,000.
She becomes the city’s first Green MP, with the constituency producing an impressive turnout in the context of the night of almost 70%.
Elsewhere, the Greens have held Brighton Pavilion with Sian Berry taking over the seat from Caroline Lucas.
There have also been victories for the party in Waveney Valley – on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk - as co-leader Adrian Ramsay unseated the Tories, while Ellie Chowns made history in North Herefordshire by taking the seat from Rishi Sunak’s party.
READ MORE: General Election tracker: Maps and charts show Scotland results so far
Meanwhile, the Scottish Greens had a successful evening with Niall Christie in Glasgow South increasing the party’s vote share by more than 10%.
He fired a warning shot to Labour amid their wild celebrations.
He told The National: “It just shows the power of hard work here. We had just over 2% here five years ago, we’ve gone up by more than 10% in five years. We do that again we will be right on Labour’s coattails, so watch out in 2029.
“We’re on course for a record election at Holyrood, probably a record election at council level, and this is a record election at Westminster too. Labour are the big story tonight but they can ignore us at their peril.”
While the party has not secured any MPs, it can point to several positive campaigns, particularly in Glasgow where there were multiple big increases in their vote share.
In Glasgow North East they saw a 7% rise as Ewan Lewis took almost 2500 votes, while in Glasgow North Iris Duane took 4233 votes, increasing the vote share by 8.5%.
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie (above) said it was an "important springboard" for the Holyrood election in two years.
He said: “Thank you to everyone who voted for the Scottish Greens. Every Green vote has sent a powerful message, demanding real action for people and planet and supporting Scotland’s right to choose its own future.
“These results are an important springboard for the Scottish Greens and show that we are well on track for big gains as we approach the next Scottish election in 2026 and the local elections in 2027.
"We have established our party as the third political force in Glasgow and have broken new ground across the country.
"There have also been fantastic results for Green candidates in England, and I am certain that the four new Green MPs will be outstanding advocates for the transformative politics that we urgently need."
Bristol 'makes history' by electing its first Green MP
By Clara Bullock, BBC News, Bristol
Green-co-leader Carla Denyer has won the seat in Bristol Central.
One of the co-leaders of the Green Party has won the newly-created seat of Bristol Central to become the city's first Green MP.
Carla Denyer beat Labour candidate Thangam Debbonaire, who had been MP for former constituency Bristol West since 2010.
Ms Denyer gained the seat with 24,539 votes (56.6%), while Ms Debbonaire received 14,132 votes (32.6%).
The new Green Party MP said the city had "made history" and she was "so grateful".
She told BBC News: "I'm feeling over the moon and so grateful for all of the support we received from voters in Bristol Central and across the country.
"We know voters like our policies. Policies like an increased minimum wage and better investment in public services.
"We went into this election with an ambitious but realistic target to quadruple our number of MPs.
"The voters have spoken, I think this is the direction of travel for Greens from now on."
Ms Denyer received 56.6% of the vote
The number of people who voted in Bristol Central was 62,735 - a 69% turnout, down by 4.1% from 2019.
The area covered by the newly-created seat of Bristol Central used to be part of Bristol West, which has now been abolished.
As the name suggests, it encompasses the city centre including the areas around the Harbour and Hotwells.
Its residential wards include areas such as Clifton and Bishopston, as well as St Pauls and St Werburghs.
Reacting to losing her role as an MP in Bristol, Ms Debbonaire said representing the city had been an “incredible honour”.
She congratulated Ms Denyer and said: "People who have put their trust in you will come to see what a great job you're about to do.
"Across the country, people have voted for a Labour government and I couldn't be prouder of my part in seeing that happen," Ms Debbonaire added.
Full Bristol Central results
Carla Denyer, Green Party elected MP, 24,539 votes (56.6%)
Thangam Debbonaire, Labour Party candidate, 14,132 votes (32.6%)
Samuel Williams, Conservative Party candidate, 1,998 votes (4.6%)
Robert Clarke, Reform UK candidate, 1,338 votes (3.1%).
Nicholas Coombes, Liberal Democrat candidate, 1,162 votes (2.7%)
Kellie-Jay Keen, Party of Women candidate, 196 votes (0.5%)
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Jacob Rees-Mogg loses his seat in North East Somerset and Hanham to Labour's Dan Norris
Former Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Jack Lopresti said the Conservatives need to "learn the lessons"
Labour gain Weston-super-Mare
Karin Smyth, Labour candidate for Bristol South, keeps her seat
Green Party co-leader GAINS Waveney Valley from Tories
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The Green Party’s co-leader Adrian Ramsay Adrian Ramsay has been elected as the MP for Waveney Valley.
Ramsay’s victory comes on an historic night for the Greens as he is the third MP elected for the party.
Before the 2024 general election, the Green Party had never won more than one MP.
Ramsay won 41.7% of the vote to the Tories’ 30.3%.
Speaking following his election, Ramsay said: “The voters of Waveney Valley have made a momentous and exciting decision today to vote for positive change, and I am profoundly humbled by the faith they have placed in me and the Green Party in electing me as their MP.
“I promise each and every one of them, whether they voted for me or not, that I will do my utmost to make sure their voices are heard by those who have neglected them, and rural East Anglia, for so long.
“Waveney Valley voters have shown that they no longer want to tolerate the complacency of the Conservative Party, who have always treated this region as their own, and that they want an MP who will stand up for and listen to local people.
“Today, in the beautiful Waveney Valley, we have made history. The people of Waveney Valley have shown that the Green Party appeals just as much in rural areas as it does in the cities. People here have embraced our message of hope and positivity, that there is action that can and must be taken to defend our environment and restore our public services – and that’s what I’ll be pressing for, on behalf of local people.
“I pledged during my campaign that I and any other Green Party MPs elected would hold the new Government to account and push for the action needed on the issues that people are most concerned about, and I recommit to that pledge today.
“I’ve had thousands of conversations with local residents over the last few years and I know they want an active and visible local MP, as well as someone who will be an independent-minded MP in Parliament. I am determined to fulfil that role. As a native East Anglian, I am clear that I will be Waveney Valley’s voice in Westminster, not Westminster’s voice in Waveney Valley. Standing up for our area and striving to make a difference for local people will be my top priority.
“Residents have said they are impressed at the strength of the local Green campaign and I must thank the amazing small team of staff and large team of volunteers who have put in an incredible amount of work and a highly organised campaign to make this happen. To everyone who voted for me, and everyone who has supported my campaign in any way: thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Ramsay’s co-leader Carla Denyer was elected in Bristol Central. In North Herefordshire, the Greens’ Ellie Chowns unseated a Tory MP.
Chris Jarvis is head of strategy and development at Left Foot Forward
SCOTTISH GREENS SECURE RECORD RESULTS ACROSS SCOTLAND
It has been a record general election result for the Scottish Greens.
With record results across the country, it has been a successful general election for the Scottish Greens and a big step towards securing record numbers of MSPs in 2026 and councillors in 2027.
The party has significantly grown its vote across Scotland after a campaign that saw them stand a record 44 candidates.
This comes alongside a record UK-wide Green result and four Green MPs being elected to Westminster for England.
Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said: “Thank you to everyone who voted for the Scottish Greens. Every Green vote has sent a powerful message, demanding real action for people and planet and supporting Scotland’s right to choose its own future.
“These results are an important springboard for the Scottish Greens and show that we are well on track for big gains as we approach the next Scottish election in 2026 and the local elections in 2027.
“We have established our party as the third political force in Glasgow and have broken new ground across the country.
“There have also been fantastic results for Green candidates in England, and I am certain that the four new Green MPs will be outstanding advocates for the transformative politics that we urgently need.
“Like so many people in Scotland, I am delighted to see the Tories out of office. The scale of Labour’s victory shows the clear desire to close the door on 14 years of cruel, incompetent and climate wrecking Tory governments.
“Simply not being Rishi Sunak is not enough though. It’s not just a change in Prime Minister that we need, it is a change in politics.
“The Labour Party talked a lot about change, but their manifesto was one of the least ambitious in living memory. They have offered very little for our climate and nothing that will truly tackle the vast inequality that has been allowed to grow so much in our society.
“Scotland cannot afford five more years of tepid status quo politics, and nor can our planet. We need bold policies that live up to the scale of the crisis our climate faces.
“The Scottish Greens stood on a platform of action to tackle poverty and the climate emergency, with a £28 billion green investment plan funded by taxes on the super rich and the big polluters. These are the kinds of ambitious changes that are badly needed.
“Scottish Green voices have never been so vital. We will build on this positive result and continue to fight for people and planet.”
With record results across the country, it has been a successful general election for the Scottish Greens and a big step towards securing record numbers of MSPs in 2026 and councillors in 2027.
The party has significantly grown its vote across Scotland after a campaign that saw them stand a record 44 candidates.
This comes alongside a record UK-wide Green result and four Green MPs being elected to Westminster for England.
Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said: “Thank you to everyone who voted for the Scottish Greens. Every Green vote has sent a powerful message, demanding real action for people and planet and supporting Scotland’s right to choose its own future.
“These results are an important springboard for the Scottish Greens and show that we are well on track for big gains as we approach the next Scottish election in 2026 and the local elections in 2027.
“We have established our party as the third political force in Glasgow and have broken new ground across the country.
“There have also been fantastic results for Green candidates in England, and I am certain that the four new Green MPs will be outstanding advocates for the transformative politics that we urgently need.
“Like so many people in Scotland, I am delighted to see the Tories out of office. The scale of Labour’s victory shows the clear desire to close the door on 14 years of cruel, incompetent and climate wrecking Tory governments.
“Simply not being Rishi Sunak is not enough though. It’s not just a change in Prime Minister that we need, it is a change in politics.
“The Labour Party talked a lot about change, but their manifesto was one of the least ambitious in living memory. They have offered very little for our climate and nothing that will truly tackle the vast inequality that has been allowed to grow so much in our society.
“Scotland cannot afford five more years of tepid status quo politics, and nor can our planet. We need bold policies that live up to the scale of the crisis our climate faces.
“The Scottish Greens stood on a platform of action to tackle poverty and the climate emergency, with a £28 billion green investment plan funded by taxes on the super rich and the big polluters. These are the kinds of ambitious changes that are badly needed.
“Scottish Green voices have never been so vital. We will build on this positive result and continue to fight for people and planet.”
'Bizarre': Anger as BBC passes over Greens despite equalling Reform in MPs
GREEN politicians have hit out at the BBC after their party was largely passed over in election coverage despite historic gains.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK was a key point of discussion on BBC General Election coverage throughout the night, but despite winning the same number of seats the Greens hardly featured.
Carla Denyer, one of the co-leaders of the Greens in England and Wales, defeated Labour frontbencher Thangam Debbonaire in a huge win that saw her win more than 50% of the vote.
Green councillor Nate Higgins wrote on social media: “Waiting patiently for the BBC to mention Carla’s incredible win.”
Responding, Green MSP Ross Greer wrote: “Lots of great people at the BBC but their coverage tonight was bizarre.
“In this case they didn't go live to a party leader's sensational win over a shadow cabinet minister.
“Instead they stayed with the lengthy speech from Suella Braverman.”
Farage won the seat of Clacton, and his victory and following speech was broadcast on the BBC.
Denyer’s co-leader Adrian Ramsay also won his seat, overturning a Tory majority of 22,000 in Waveney Valley, a rural constituency in the east of England. Neither was shown on BBC coverage.
The Greens also won in Brighton Pavilion, which had been held by their party’s sole MP Caroline Lucas since 2010, and in North Herefordshire.
Green councillor Alex Powell wrote on social media: “So, like, are the media going to even mention North Herefordshire or Waveney Valley?
“You know, you'd think the Greens, historically viewed as very city focused, winning two rural Conservative heartlands might be something political journalists wished to discuss…”
Higgins also shared a post which stated: “Reform get four seats and the BBC talks about them for hours.
“The Greens get four seats and get about 20 minutes in total.”
Another social media user shared an image from the BBC showing five parties and their seat total, which included Reform and Farage, but excluded the Greens despite them also winning four MPs.
Higgins wrote: "Genuinely stunned how little attention the BBC has paid to Carla’s win. Literally five words. Shockingly poor judgement. This is historic."
And Powell added: "And then full coverage of both Farage and [Reform chair Richard] Tice's speech. Finding it very hard not to view it as bias."
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