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Green Party's Polanski Proposes Bold Economic Reforms

3/18/2026

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On March 18, 2026, Green Party leader Zack Polanski outlined three economic principles to address Britain's cost of living.
Polanski proposed measures to make life more affordable, including rent controls, caps on energy bills, and public ownership of water services.
He criticized privatization of public services, saying it fuels "rip-off Britain" through rising costs and shareholder profits.
He called for a wealth tax as a priority for a progressive government.

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On March 18, 2026, Green Party leader Zack Polanski outlined three economic principles to address Britain's cost of living.
Polanski proposed measures to make life more affordable, including rent controls, caps on energy bills, and public ownership of water services.
He criticized privatization of public services, saying it fuels "rip-off Britain" through rising costs and shareholder profits.
He called for a wealth tax as a priority for a progressive government.