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General · 7 February 2026

Green Party surges to 13.5 percent under leader Zack Polanski

Green Party surges to 13.5 percent under leader Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski propels the Green Party to a record 13.5 percent in latest polls following his September 2, 2025 election victory. The 43-year-old former actor closes the gap on Labour, which sits at 18.6 percent, as 20 percent of previous Labour voters switch allegiance. Polanski notes the party rose four points on average during his five-month tenure, transforming him from a jobbing actor into a recognized political figure unable to navigate trains anonymously.

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