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Green Party Leader Advocates Full Drug Legalization

10/3/2025

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Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, backs legalization of all drugs, including class A.
He advocates a public health approach, citing taxpayer costs from crime.
Polanski says past prime ministers ignored the issue; criminalizing drugs alone fails.
The Green Party of England and Wales hosts its autumn conference in Bournemouth under new leadership, including deputy co-leaders Mothin Ali and Rachel Millward.

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Story summary

Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, backs legalization of all drugs, including class A.
He advocates a public health approach, citing taxpayer costs from crime.
Polanski says past prime ministers ignored the issue; criminalizing drugs alone fails.
The Green Party of England and Wales hosts its autumn conference in Bournemouth under new leadership, including deputy co-leaders Mothin Ali and Rachel Millward.