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Former co-leader Adrian Ramsay says the Green Party is at a 'crossroads' and warns of hard-left influence, weeks after the 'Zionism is racism' motion

Former Green co-leader Adrian Ramsay told the BBC the party is at a 'crossroads' and warned about a small number of hard-left new members. Leader Zack Polanski responded that there is 'no environmental justice without social, racial and economic justice'.

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How each side framed it

Left-leaning outlets

'Green party must avoid being taken over by hard left, says former leader' (The Guardian).

Centre outlets

Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Green Party at a "crossroads", says former co-leader Adrian Ramsay” (BBC News).

Right-leaning outlets

'Ex-Green Party leader issues 'hard-left takeover' warning as Zack Polanski faces pressure' (GB News).

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The paradox: Both sides quote the same interview; the right adds that Polanski 'faces pressure'.

What each side may be protecting: Ramsay: the party's environmental core. Polanski: a broader justice agenda.

A question to hold: Shared question: how does a fast-growing party absorb new members without losing its founding purpose?

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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (2 outlets)
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BBC NewsCentreThe BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source
GB NewsRightGB News lacks transparency as they do not disclose ownership. A search reveals that London-based ALL Perspectives Ltd owns GB News. According to Reuters, the television channel “secured millions of dollars from investors such as Discovery Inc, Legatum and hedge fund manager Paul Marshall. source