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Greens Leader Defends Managed Migration Amid Open Borders Criticism

12/13/2025

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Greens leader Zack Polanski denies claims that his party supports open borders, saying it is not a pragmatic solution.
He says the Greens' manifesto does not advocate open borders but calls for a fair, managed migration system.
Polanski acknowledges migrants' contributions and notes the need to train British workers in sectors such as care.
He faced criticism for comments about care workers but reiterated gratitude and rejected denigrating their roles.

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Greens leader Zack Polanski denies claims that his party supports open borders, saying it is not a pragmatic solution.
He says the Greens' manifesto does not advocate open borders but calls for a fair, managed migration system.
Polanski acknowledges migrants' contributions and notes the need to train British workers in sectors such as care.
He faced criticism for comments about care workers but reiterated gratitude and rejected denigrating their roles.