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How do Greens push Labour left?

The Green Party's recent electoral successes, like their first Westminster by-election win and more councillors, create pressure. Labour, keen to attract progressive voters, may adopt some Green policies to avoid losing support. This dynamic shows how smaller parties can influence the broader political agenda, even without forming a government themselves.

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