Cllr Hau-Yu Tam, elected as Lewisham's sole Green councillor, recently defected from Labour citing a misalignment with its principles. Her decision reflects her commitment to progressive values and resistance to local government cutbacks and increased defense spending at the cost of welfare. An outspoken anti-racism activist, Cllr Tam feels 'happy' with her new affiliation. The Green Party's Deputy Leader Zack Polanski praised her decision and expressed optimism for the party's ambitious campaign for the next local elections, leveraging Labour's declining popularity to garner more support.
Cllr Tam announced her defection to the Greens outside Lewisham Town Hall, affirming that her values align more closely with their policies.
She expressed concerns over Labour's shift from progressive principles, highlighting issues like local government cuts and increased defense spending negatively impacting welfare.
Zack Polanski welcomed her joining, praising her as a brilliant councillor, and noted that the Green Party aims for a strong campaign in upcoming local elections.
Polanski acknowledged the Greens' record results in recent elections, emphasizing the growing unpopularity of the Labour government as a strategic advantage moving forward.
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