Source: YouGov/Ipsos tracker, May 2026. GB adults.
Approval Trend: 2022 – 2026
▲ Rising profile post-2024 electionNet approval based on GB adults polled. Source: YouGov/Ipsos composite.
Green Party Vote Intention Trend
National VI %. Source: Poll of Polls composite, 2022–2026.
Issue Trust: Where the Greens Lead
| Issue | Denyer / Greens | Labour | Lib Dem | Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate & environment | 36% | 24% | 18% | 8% |
| Nature & biodiversity | 41% | 20% | 16% | 9% |
| NHS & health | 18% | 36% | 22% | 12% |
| Housing & planning | 16% | 28% | 20% | 14% |
| Electoral reform | 30% | 15% | 32% | 5% |
| Economy | 8% | 29% | 12% | 24% |
Source: YouGov issues tracker, April 2026.
Approval by Demographic Group
| Group | Approve | Disapprove | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–24 | 54% | 22% | +32 |
| 25–34 | 48% | 26% | +22 |
| 35–49 | 38% | 32% | +6 |
| 50–64 | 28% | 38% | −10 |
| 65+ | 18% | 44% | −26 |
| Men | 34% | 34% | 0 |
| Women | 44% | 28% | +16 |
| Degree-educated | 52% | 22% | +30 |
| No degree | 28% | 38% | −10 |
| Urban | 48% | 26% | +22 |
| Rural | 24% | 42% | −18 |
Source: YouGov demographic crosstabs, May 2026.
Bristol Central and the Green Surge
Carla Denyer won Bristol Central (formerly Bristol West) at the 2024 general election with 38% of the vote, defeating the Labour incumbent. The seat had been Green-target for over a decade, and Denyer had fought it at the 2019 election before winning at the second attempt.
The Green surge of 2024 was driven by strong local networks in university cities, disillusionment among younger and progressive voters who felt Labour was too centrist on climate and foreign policy, and a more credible Green offer on industrial and housing policy. Denyer’s background as a chartered engineer gave the Greens economic credibility they had previously lacked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carla Denyer approval rating?
As of June 2026, Carla Denyer has a net approval of +8%, with 39% approving and 31% disapproving. She has the highest net approval of any polled UK party leader, though her “don’t know” remains high at 30%.
How did the Greens achieve a surge in 2024?
The Greens won 4 seats in 2024, their best ever result. Gains came from university cities and towns where progressive voters who felt Labour was too centrist on climate switched to the Greens. A strong ground operation in target seats was also key.
What does Carla Denyer stand for?
Denyer focuses on climate policy, NHS reform, proportional representation, and social housing. As a chartered engineer, she emphasises the technical and economic credibility of a green industrial transition.
Is the Green Party growing in UK polls?
The Greens poll 8–15% nationally in June 2026, making them a significant fifth-party force. Their strength is concentrated among 18–34 voters (28% VI), degree-educated voters (22%), and urban constituencies. Under Denyer’s co-leadership, the Greens have grown from 2–3% pre-2020 to their current position and won 4 seats at the 2024 election — their best ever result.
What are the Green Party’s main policy priorities?
The Green Party’s headline pledges include: a mental health professional in every school (79% public support); free personal care for the elderly on the Scottish model (61% support); a guaranteed 48-hour GP appointment (74% support); a wealth tax on assets over £10 million; stronger rent controls; and a legally binding 2030 net-zero carbon target. On electoral reform, the Greens support proportional representation, backed by 51% of the public. These policies poll significantly higher than the party’s vote share because the Greens remain a minor party in a first-past-the-post system that constrains tactical support.
Who are the Green Party’s core voter groups?
The Greens’ strongest demographics are 18–24 year olds (54% approve of Denyer, VI 28% in this group), degree-educated voters (52% approval, VI 22%), women aged 18–49 (+16 net approval), and urban residents (+22 net). They are weakest among over-65s (-26 net approval), rural voters (-18), and working-class (DE) voters (-10). This profile means the Greens are competitive in university cities like Bristol, Brighton, and Sheffield but struggle in rural and older-demographic constituencies.
The Green Co-Leadership Model
Carla Denyer leads the Green Party jointly with Adrian Ramsay — a co-leadership arrangement the Greens adopted in 2021 to broaden the party’s geographic and ideological appeal. The model has proved unusually successful: both leaders won Westminster seats in 2024, giving the Greens their strongest parliamentary presence in the party’s history.
| Leader | Constituency | Result 2024 | Net Approval | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Denyer | Bristol Central | 38.4% — Won by 6pp from Labour | +8 | Climate engineering, NHS, PR, housing |
| Adrian Ramsay | Waveney Valley | 35.1% — Won by 602 votes from Conservatives | +2 (less polled) | Rural land, nature recovery, local democracy |
Denyer represents the more urban, climate-activist wing of the party, with particular strength among university-city voters. Ramsay’s victory in the rural Norfolk constituency of Waveney Valley demonstrated the Greens can compete in non-metropolitan England — a critical development for 2029 seat-targeting strategy. See the Green Party manifesto analysis for full pledge-by-pledge coverage and 2029 projections.
All-Leader Approval: How Denyer Compares
| Leader | Party | Net Approval | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Denyer | Greens | +8 | ▲ Highest |
| Ed Davey | Lib Dems | −6 | ▬ Stable |
| Kemi Badenoch | Conservatives | −15 | ▼ Declining |
| Nigel Farage | Reform UK | −15 | ▬ Stable |
| Keir Starmer | Labour | −44 | ▼ Worst |
Source: YouGov/Ipsos tracker, May 2026. GB adults.
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