UK Green Party Leader Seeks Balance of Power in Next Election

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 09:20 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 09:20 | | 1 article

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Zack Polanski, the leader of the UK Green Party, has stated his ambition for the party to hold the balance of power following the next general election. This would allow the Greens to exert considerable influence on the policies of whichever party forms the government. The Green Party is hoping to capitalize on growing public concern about environmental issues and social justice.

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I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski

Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is 'on his mind' and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels "under ambitious".

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Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski is a British politician who has been the Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales since September 2025, succeeding the joint leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay, and a member of the London Assembly (AM) since May 2021. Before being elected leader, Polanski was previously the Deputy Leader of the Greens from 2022 to 2025.

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