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Green Party Leader Sparks Debt Controversy in BBC Interview

11/25/2025

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Key Information: Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, told a BBC interview that Bank of England borrowing is not real debt.
Polanski's claim drew criticism, with opponents saying such borrowing still increases public debt.
Critics said his views on foreign investment in UK debt were misleading.
A Green Party spokesperson defended Polanski, noting 20% of UK government debt is held by the Bank due to quantitative easing, and debt remains significant.

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Key Information: Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, told a BBC interview that Bank of England borrowing is not real debt.
Polanski's claim drew criticism, with opponents saying such borrowing still increases public debt.
Critics said his views on foreign investment in UK debt were misleading.
A Green Party spokesperson defended Polanski, noting 20% of UK government debt is held by the Bank due to quantitative easing, and debt remains significant.