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Can the Green party’s new leader galvanise the left?

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Sep 3, 2025
This discussion features Peter Walker, The Guardian's senior political correspondent, and Zack Polanski, the newly elected leader of the Green Party and former deputy leader. They delve into Polanski's unexpected rise to power and his innovative, eco-populist campaign strategies that aim to reshape the party's identity. The conversation highlights his plans to increase media visibility, attract younger voters, and invigorate party membership while positioning the Greens as a significant contender against traditional parties like Labour. A pivotal moment in green politics unfolds!
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ANECDOTE

Resounding Leadership Victory

  • Zack Polanski won the Green leadership with 20,411 votes to his opponents' 3,705.
  • He promised to work every day to grow the party and pursue environmental, social, racial and economic justice.
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Eco-Populist Momentum

  • Polanski framed his campaign as a faster, more combative approach than the Greens' incremental strategy.
  • He pitched
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Messaging To Match Political Rivals

  • Polanski aims to adopt punchy, media-savvy messaging to compete with Reform UK and Nigel Farage.
  • He argues that clear storytelling can make popular Green policies resonate beyond core supporters.
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