Bennett reveals Green Party is enjoying 'Green surge 2'

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Green Party sees 5,000 new members sign up following election day

Natalie Bennett has revealed the Green Party has added 5,000 new members since election night in a phenomenon the party leader has dubbed "green surge 2". In an exclusive interview with BusinessGreen,...

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