Today in Focus Zack Polanski on the Green party boom
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Dec 4, 2025 
Zack Polanski, the dynamic leader of the Green Party, discusses the party's explosive growth, citing a surge in membership focused on climate justice and economic equality. He shares insights on engaging disillusioned voters and balancing core supporters with new appeals. Randeep Ramesh analyzes the implications of this trend for Labour and the political landscape. They delve into the Green Party's policies on housing and wealth tax, while Randeep commends Zack's communication skills as vital for sustaining momentum in a shifting political environment.
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Change Without Alienating Core Members
- Polanski rejects the startup-vs-established framing and emphasises shared purpose over uniform agreement.
- He argues rapid change is accepted because people want urgent climate and inequality action.
Northeast Visits Spark Local Growth
- Polanski recounts surprising membership spikes in the northeast after visiting Darlington and South Shields.
- He links local experiences of reform-era decline to people joining the Greens out of immediate concern.
Tone Versus Core Policy Continuity
- Polanski says his tone differs but the party's core remains tackling inequality and the climate crisis.
- He stresses criticising Reform's leadership while engaging potential Reform voters empathetically.