https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67914916
The Green Party is aiming to field candidates in every seat in England and Wales at this year’s general election, its co-leader has said.
Carla Denyer told the BBC it was already “good way through” selecting candidates to fulfil the aim, which would mark a first for the party.
She said her party was open to talks with other parties about possible electoral pacts.
But she ruled out withdrawing candidates unless other parties do too.
The Greens are aiming to translate the record gains they made at last year’s English local elections into increased representation at Westminster.
Their only current MP, two-time former leader Caroline Lucas, is due to stand down at the next general election, which is almost certain to take place this year.
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“The Green Party is collaborative by nature. We’re always keen to work with people on areas where we agree,” Ms Denyer said when asked about possible election pacts.
But she added: “We’re not about to roll over and hand over any unilateral gifts to other parties.
“Our position is that our door is open, it’s always open, and we are prepared to talk to other parties, but we’re not going to be standing down unliterally.
“If there is an opportunity to co-operate, we’re open to that, and we’ve always made that clear so I think the other parties know it.
“But in the meantime, we are standing candidates in every single seat, so that everyone has the opportunity to vote Green.”
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