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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Momentum From Crisis And Enthusiasm
- Zack Polanski links his surge to a mix of national turmoil and grassroots enthusiasm among voters.
- He frames rapid membership growth as both opportunity and responsibility for scaling the party.
Spend Membership Money On Organising
- Invest new funds into staff and regional organisers to convert membership into local action.
- Use targeted social media advertising and paid staff to sustain rapid organisational growth.
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.