Natalie Bennett - Green Party Leader Interview | General Election 2015

The Green party leader Natalie Bennett tells the Guardian's Phoebe Greenwood she was 'devastated' by her poor performance in media interviews earlier in the campaign but has been buoyed by the party's growth in members.
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She discusses its record in local government and dispels some of the myths - such as livestock as a method of speed reduction - about its policies. This video also shows Bennett answering questions from Guardian readers.
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[@GarethWareth]

Man. Brian Cox sure does look like Natalie Bennett

[@loveriiana364]

poorly conducted interview...

[@ScaramoucheFandango]

You've had an absolute mare with the subtitles, Guardian! 2:50

[@Zaugr]

Some criticism here, I think the interviewer (Phoebe Greenwood) should work on pacing. She seems a bit rude when she asks another question _straight_ after one was just answered. She almost cuts the person off at times.

[@gabimcgurk7451]

I agree but I think sometimes the editing that cuts her off.

[@Mobsin-db8rq]

why are you not making these videos (the SNP and now the Green Party) available more publicly? are you unwilling to make them more public?

[@theGuardian]

Benedict Manzin Will do tomorrow Benedict.

[@theGuardian]

The Guardian Should probably add: the reason we haven't so far is simply because of having too many videos on one day. That's all.

[@Mobsin-db8rq]

The Guardian ahhh ok, sorry, was concerned there might be some sort of skulduggery afoot.

[@lewisskinner7027]

Phoebe Greenwood is so hot!.

[@jackconnor505]

legend

[@tim01263]

I will be voting for the Green Party

[@walrus4231]

was this interview a joke or something?

[@dancingfishfilms]

Why is this only going up now? A lot of these questions are out of date - this was recorded before the manifestos came out and before the leaders debate... Not the questions I'd be asking today.

[@jackmansfield4453]

"When we release our manifesto.." How old is this interview Guardian? You are publishing it less than a day before the election. #whatsthefuckingpoint? Surprised to see Brian Cox making an appearance @ 2.49 .

[@luketreherne]

This interview was shambolic

[@WeAreWafc]

Awful interview

[@Zaugr]

The main problem I have with the Green Party is their view on nuclear disarmament. Nuclear disarmament IS BAD. The other problem would be their lack of interest for Science, technology and space. (Which is a problem in most parties).

[@dancingfishfilms]

Why is nuclear disarmament bad?

[@Zaugr]

jellyberg​​​​ Could you remember the world before nuclear bombs? Do you think any big country would go to war with another now when both leaders know that chances are most of their population would be wiped out. War happens because there's possible profit, and there's certainly no profit if by the end either everyone is dead, or there's nothing left to take or conquer. The leaders would actually _lose_ power, and I can assure you no one would want that. Also, good countries; who can't do anything they want (such as NK or Russia) really need these bombs to stop the latter from doing just that.

[@Zaugr]

Michael Cameron​​​​​​ Agreed, and I'd do the same. I'm glad we don't have AV though, as I'd be afraid of where UKIP would be right now when considering the fact that AV favours 'extremist parties'. And the Green Party is very obscure when it comes to Science and I believe their main focus is just efficiency and finding ways to tackle climate change. Ans here lies the problem. Prototypes, and new inventions hardly ever start efficient. They develop over time. I'm afraid the Green Party wouldn't take any needed risks. Things need to be done to renew interest in Space, such as more activity; or sending rovers, probes or astronauts into space. UK already hardly ever participate or donate much to these projects (ESA in mind) and I very much doubt the Green Party would do a much better job it. I doubt their funding would go to much other than to environmental concerns, and technology that would aid that battle.

[@adam15curly]

a secret The power to extinguish a populace is perfectly achievable with conventional weapons, see: the iraq war. Also your view that the Green party has a lack of interest in science contradicts the fact that they are heavily invested in green energy, technologies at the forefront of energy production research. Note: I do not support the Green party wholeheartedly either for various reasons including their lack of realism in terms of compromising on policies and on funding their ambitious manifesto. I just feel that as you should support a party for the right reasons, so to should you oppose them for right reasons.

[@Zaugr]

Adam Fleming​ Except from the fact that Iraq doesn't meet my criteria? Iraq isn't a big or developed country, it doesn't have atomic bombs AND no bombs of that nature was used in that war anyway. You should read what I say, as that was a pretty bad point/example. There's always going to be wars, but wars such WW1 & WW2 and those that actually have a huge effect for everyone around the world aren't going to happen. Not currently anyone. Nevertheless, believe what you will I guess. And you basically just agreed with my point... they're heavily invested in green energy and that's pretty much where they're focus lies. I've explained my issue with this above. Note: Your opinion isn't always right. Not for everyone anyway. :p