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Green Party's Polanski Open to Pact—If Starmer Exits

1/12/2026

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Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, would consider an electoral pact with Labour to counter Reform UK only if Keir Starmer is replaced.
He believes collaborating with Keir Starmer would worsen the political landscape.
He sees potential allies in Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham, but criticizes Labour for alienating progressive voters, and emphasizes economic justice and compassionate migration.
The Greens have gained momentum, recently polling closely with Labour and attracting defectors.

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Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, would consider an electoral pact with Labour to counter Reform UK only if Keir Starmer is replaced.
He believes collaborating with Keir Starmer would worsen the political landscape.
He sees potential allies in Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham, but criticizes Labour for alienating progressive voters, and emphasizes economic justice and compassionate migration.
The Greens have gained momentum, recently polling closely with Labour and attracting defectors.