Greens polling 'neck and neck' with Lib Dems

Jessica Shankleman
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Party recording best results in 25 years, as leadership slams media for failing to deliver fair levels of recognition

The Green Party is attracting some of the highest levels of support in its history, with the latest poll showing it has secured a seven per cent share of the nation's vote. According to a Guardian/ICM...

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