The News Agents Zack Polanski on populism, patriotism and poverty
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Oct 17, 2025 
Zack Polanski, the newly elected leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, has quickly made waves in British politics with his fresh communication style and focus on economic issues. He discusses the vital link between poverty and the climate crisis, critiquing elitism in the green movement. Polanski advocates for Scottish and Welsh independence and calls for rethinking NATO alliances. He also envisions coalition roles for the Greens while emphasizing the importance of systemic change over individualism in addressing environmental justice.
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Lead With Cost-Of-Living Messages
- Use media to lead with cost-of-living and inequality to reach broader voters rather than only climate talk.
- Emphasize tangible policies that show how green solutions cut bills and protect services.
Treat Crises As Reasons To Invest
- Polanski invokes Attlee as precedent for large state action in crisis and argues now is such a moment.
- He frames investment in housing, NHS and green jobs as crisis responses, not luxuries.
Reclaiming Populism For The Left
- Polanski reframes populism as 99% vs 1% and rejects Farage's claim to populist mantle.
- He positions his populism as economic and inclusive, opposing elites who divide society.
