Byline Podcast Zack Polanski - one to one with Green Party leadership contender
May 17, 2025
Zack Polanski, a Green Party leadership contender and member of the London Assembly, shares his vision for eco-populism. He emphasizes the need for bold leadership to address climate change and social inequality. The discussion includes the complexities of the UK’s energy pricing and the push for renewable sources. Polanski critiques the Labour Party's stance on migration and advocates for community-centered policies. His passion for effective communication shines through, highlighting significant achievements like securing a living wage for care workers.
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Need for Clear Bold Leadership
- The crises of inequality, climate, and nature loss require bold, clear leadership that firmly stands for people's welfare.
- Current Green Party leadership has been solid but urgency now demands accelerated, uncompromising action.
Eco-Populism Connects Climate and Lives
- Eco-populism connects climate action with everyday issues like affordable heat, food, and jobs.
- Tackling climate crisis through people’s immediate needs can create dignity and good unionized green jobs.
Labour's Rhetoric Problem
- Labour’s lack of alternative to far-right rhetoric and indifference to social issues undermines their fitness for leadership.
- Values like compassion and kindness, associated with Corbyn, are what the country needs now despite his electoral setbacks.