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- The Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, surged after Hannah Spencer, the Green Party candidate, won a Gorton and Denton by-election.
- A YouGov poll puts the Greens at 21%, ahead of Labour and the Conservatives at 16%.
- The shift reflects disillusionment with traditional parties, especially among younger voters.
- Polanski contends momentum signals a turning point.
- Green Party membership has tripled since September 2025, surpassing 200,000.
