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Green Party Leader Faces Criticism Amid Internal Divisions

3/3/2026

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The Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces mixed opinions, with some Greens saying his focus on social justice detracts from environmentalism.
Critics point to Polanski's past as a hypnotherapist, including a 2013 incident where a journalist sought breast enhancement through hypnosis.
Journalist Zoe Williams argues the incident reflects more on Polanski's character than on his political stance.
Williams urges the left to unite despite internal disagreements, especially in challenging times.

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The Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces mixed opinions, with some Greens saying his focus on social justice detracts from environmentalism.
Critics point to Polanski's past as a hypnotherapist, including a 2013 incident where a journalist sought breast enhancement through hypnosis.
Journalist Zoe Williams argues the incident reflects more on Polanski's character than on his political stance.
Williams urges the left to unite despite internal disagreements, especially in challenging times.