The Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection, with some members worried about allowing Reform UK to win and others wanting their party to go all-out.
While characterised by insiders as “very civilised”, the discussion has highlighted existing differences between Greens who believe concessions can be won from Labour through informal cooperation and others – including some newer leftwing activists – who argue it achieves little.
