Politics Weekly UK Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy
Jan 20, 2026
Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and a prominent political activist, shares his bold views on UK foreign policy. He argues for reevaluating the UK's reliance on NATO and the US military presence, emphasizing the importance of climate and cybersecurity threats. Polanski advocates stronger European alliances and a potential rejoining of the EU. He delves into the effectiveness of Trident and champions a wealth tax to tackle inequality, pushing for sustainable investment and a fairer approach to democracy.
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US Dependence Undermines UK Security
- Zack Polanski warns heavy reliance on US arms and the president makes UK security vulnerable.
- He urges a strategic defence review including examining US bases on UK soil.
Conduct A Strategic Defence Review
- Review US military basing and conduct a genuine strategic defence review now.
- Prioritise climate and cyber threats as central national security issues.
NATO Can't Be Reformed From Within
- Polanski says NATO is effectively compromised by Trump and can't be reformed from within.
- He proposes building alliances with European neighbours and the Global South outside NATO.