Councillor's Green Party deputy bid

A councillor in Leeds has entered the race to become deputy leader of the Green Party, promising a "fresh outlook" for the political movement.

- by James Connolly

Mothin Ali, who represents the Gipton and Harehills ward, announced his candidacy as part of a growing push to challenge what he described at the party's middle class perception.

The 43-year-old was elected onto Leeds City Council last year with a significant majority, beating his Labour rival by almost 1,000 votes.

Two months later, he hit the national headlines during the unrest in Harehills for his efforts to stop the violence, intervening in riot scenes and calling for unity.