Green Party elects Zack Polanski as new leader
2024 general election resultsIn the July 2024 general election, the Green Party of England and Wales had its most successful result ever.
As of September 2025, the Green Party of England and Wales is led by Zack Polanski, who was elected to the position on September 2, 2025. The party has four Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons and, following the 2024 general election, achieved its best result in history. Leadership and latest news
- Leader: Zack Polanski, a London Assembly member, was elected leader in September 2025 on a platform of "eco-populism". He has stated his intent to challenge both the Labour government and Reform UK and to create a mass-movement Green Party.
- Deputy Leaders: Mothin Ali and Rachel Millward were elected as co-deputy leaders in September 2025.
- Parliamentary Group Leader: In September 2025, Dr. Ellie Chowns was chosen to lead the Green MPs in the House of Commons.
Green Party in 2024
2024 general election resultsIn the July 2024 general election, the Green Party of England and Wales had its most successful result ever.
- Number of MPs: The party quadrupled its representation in the House of Commons, winning four seats.
- Vote Share: The Green Party also doubled its overall vote share compared to the 2019 general election.
- Wider Context: The election saw significant fragmentation of the vote, with the Green Party, Reform UK, and other smaller parties gaining ground.
Political goals and positions
- Challenge to Labour: The party has signalled its intent to position itself as a progressive alternative to the Labour government, which it criticises on issues like the two-child benefit cap and disability cuts.
- Domestic Policy: The Greens advocate for policies aimed at addressing social and economic issues alongside environmental ones, including nationalising water companies, introducing wealth taxes, and tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
- International Policy: The Green Party seeks a foreign policy based on peace and human rights. Specific aims include:
- Rejoining the European Union when political conditions are right.
- Dismantling the UK's nuclear weapons programme.
- Increasing international aid and climate finance.
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- Eco-populism: New leader Zack Polanski has embraced a strategy of "eco-populism," which aims to combine environmental policies with a strong appeal to working-class voters by linking environmental action to issues like affordable housing and living costs.