Greens hail emergence as 'national party'

James S Murray
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Party celebrates strong showing in council elections as seat count more than doubles to 29 and Greens emerge as "official opposition" in Liverpool and Solihull

The Green Party was celebrating today as it secured significant gains across the country in yesterday's council elections. With votes still being counted across the country, the latest results suggested...

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