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Green Party Surges: Polanski Eyes Labour Defections

10/17/2025

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Zack Polanski (Green Party leader) announced discussions with Labour MPs about potential defections as Greens membership surpassed 115,000—a 70% rise since his election.
Polanski aims to "replace" the Labour Government and signals openness to working with left-wing figures such as Jeremy Corbyn.
Recent polling shows Greens and Labour at 15%, and Labour counters by touting governance and criticizing Polanski for lacking a serious plan and NATO distancing.

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Zack Polanski (Green Party leader) announced discussions with Labour MPs about potential defections as Greens membership surpassed 115,000—a 70% rise since his election.
Polanski aims to "replace" the Labour Government and signals openness to working with left-wing figures such as Jeremy Corbyn.
Recent polling shows Greens and Labour at 15%, and Labour counters by touting governance and criticizing Polanski for lacking a serious plan and NATO distancing.