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25 March 2015updated 25 Jul 2021 5:48am

The Green party welcomes Russell Brand’s support

Following the comedian and campaigner's complimentary remarks, the Greens open the door to an official endorsement.

By Anoosh Chakelian

The Green party has opened the door to an official endorsement from Russell Brand.

Brand, the controversial comedian and self-styled revolutionary campaigner, made his first explicit remarks about the party publicly – and he was very complimentary:

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