Green Party deputy leader owns rental properties, contradicting party stance
The deputy leader of the Green Party, Mothin Ali, has come under scrutiny for owning two buy-to-let properties despite his party’s commitment to cracking down on landlords, reports BritPanorama.
Ali, 44, purchased a former council house for £165,000 in 2022 and a second for £157,000 in 2025 through his company, MA Holdings. Both properties are located in Gipton, Leeds, and are believed to be occupied by tenants.
Ali was elected as a Leeds councillor in May 2024, famously shouting “Allahu akbar” during his election. A year later, he became co-deputy leader of the Green Party in England and Wales. In October 2025, the party passed its “Abolish landlord” policy, which aims to impose taxes that would make it difficult for landlords to generate profit.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has publicly stated that tenants are perceived as “cash cows” in the current housing market. A party spokesman defended Ali, stating that he has acted solely in the interests of vulnerable close family members.
Despite facing previous criticisms over his comments regarding Israel, Ali’s recent actions have drawn particular attention, especially following social media posts related to Hamas’s attacks on October 7, 2023, which partially sparked further backlash against him. He also found himself under fire for insulting a Leeds-based rabbi for serving with the Israel Defense Forces during their operations in Gaza, inciting accusations of “dividing the community.”
This situation highlights the tension between political rhetoric and personal actions within the Green Party, calling into question the authenticity of their policies and the implications for their leadership. As the party continues to navigate its principles amid pressing housing crises, Ali’s duality as a landlord presents a complex narrative in contemporary British politics.
