Man, I’m quite entertained here. Didn’t even address the main points of my reply.

But yes, your own source states he did not profit from them. It’s unclear, but the implication seems to be that information comes from the records and not Ali’s own claims. In which case, yeah, there are some severe issues with tax evasion if you’re correct and he’s actually profiting lmao.

You still haven’t said what my takeaway from this should be either. Representation of different views is good, and is often why the US has a VP from a different slant of the party than the President. Seems like that’d be fine within a British party too.

Anyway, I agree with one point: this discussion has gone on too long without actually getting anywhere. I’m sure we’ll re-read this under another post some other day, and maybe actually end up gaining some sort of understanding from each other.

I still don’t get what your angle is here. All I get from this at best is they might not be perfect or monolithic. I don’t see why either case would be a deal-breaker. Those would be unreasonable expectations. And so I don’t care.

But okay, let me address the specific point you’re making. I’ll even make a concession: let’s say they were letting for profit and living purely as a landlord (patently false, even from just your quotes): what matters from a leader and representative is that they can put their own interests aside and work for the wants and needs of the people they represent. And I see no reason as of yet to say they wouldn’t be able to do that. They could be completely ready to give up their property. If not, then it’s a problem and needs to be addressed, but that’s not an issue at present.

So… What is this meant to be pointing out? That not every member is perfect, and therefore neither is the party? I don’t give a shit.

I’m not even sure I agree on their phrasing of the policy that is being discussed in this thread. Expecting perfection is just stupid though.

Overall, they align with my values and seem to intend to move things in a way that I think is good, and are also backing that notion up to a degree. That makes them a better party than the alternatives in my eyes.

I think it’s appropriately bold. Right-wingers will find fault anyway. People are tired of politicians being cautious and diplomatic all the time, and if you want that you still have Lib Dem and Labour. Meanwhile I’ve seen people say the Greens are just idealists who talk big, but they finally have a chance to show they walk the walk.

Reform is big despite multiple scandals, racism, etc. I think it’s fine to say “look, if you want someone similarly bold, but on the left side of the spectrum: Green can be that”.