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Green Party policy leak outlines full drug legality for adults, including cocaine and heroin.
Policy proposes government partnerships with coca farming co-operatives to supply cocaine in Britain.
Policy would license 'Cannabis Social Clubs' and allow crack and meth on NHS prescriptions.
Green Party advocates view drug policy as harm reduction, despite opposition claims of risk.
Internal Green policy envisions direct government partnerships to stabilise drug supply.
Crime and policing minister warns of consequences and political fallout.
Polls show by-election context shaping reaction to the Greens' proposals.
Zack Polanski responds to critics, defending the Greens' long-standing policy.
Policy document mentions educational aims on drug safety for children.
The document signals broader tax and treatment funding shifts.

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The Gorton and Denton byelection could reshape the left’s strategy against Reform UK by testing Labour-Green unity.
Labour’s performance in the area is crucial, with a potential win seen as calming nerves on the party’s front benches.
A loss could place blame on leadership decisions, including the NEC’s rule changes that blocked Burnham’s path to leadership.
Anti-Reform votes could be split, risking a Reform UK victory under first-past-the-post without a clear anti-Reform signal.
The campaign is tinged by debates over national issues like disability benefits, winter fuel, and electoral reform.
Far-right demonstrations loom, intensifying the left’s imperative to unify against extremism in Manchester.
Voters’ doorstep conversations reveal mixed views, from support for Burnham to frustration with Labour’s direction.
Burnham is a prominent figure on the ground, lobbying for Angeliki Stogia and mobilizing local networks.
The by-election is framed as a test of Labour’s ability to win back a traditional red stronghold.
The piece notes local issues like bus fares, NHS waiting times, and the living wage as part of Labour’s appeal.

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Local politics benefits from diverse parties, a letter argues, shaping more representative governance.
The reader cites having a Green councillor and a Labour mayor as examples of positive plurality.
Polly Toynbee’s comment on local government white papers is cited to argue dissent from restricting politicians.
The letter-writer from Ilkley emphasizes personal cross-party representation in town and city councils.
The correspondence mentions the impact of local elected leaders across West Yorkshire.
The letter-writers reference historical and cultural context to frame political discourse.
The discussion appears in the Guardian's Letters section, signaling reader engagement with local governance issues.
The piece highlights the role of local elected officials in representing diverse communities.
The article underscores democracy thrives with multiple parties rather than a single voice at local levels.
The letters celebrate local government pluralism as a practical model for inclusive policymaking.

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