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Ever since Zack Polanski assumed leadership of the Green Party of England and Wales, the party has undergone significant changes. With a surge of over 20,000 new members in recent months, the Green Party has reached its largest size to date. Striving to move away from being seen solely as eco-warriors, the party is now positioning itself as a more assertive force in the political arena. Despite this forward momentum, there remains a question mark hovering over the ability of the Greens to translate this growth into actual votes.
During his campaign for Green Party leader, Polanski vowed to “pick fights” as a strategy. This confrontational approach was on display when he appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today program and was pressed to defend his deputy Mothin Ali over controversial comments. The party seems to have embraced this willingness to spark controversy as a tool to garner attention and connect with the public. Rachel Millward, another deputy co-leader of the party, advocates for boldness in the face of growing voter disillusionment and right-wing populism.
Chris Williams, the Green Party’s head of elections, who oversaw their most successful general election campaign to date, is now adapting the party’s tactics to align with Polanski’s leadership style. He emphasizes the need for the party to take risks and avoid playing it safe in order to engage and excite potential supporters. With the evolving electoral landscape in the UK presenting new opportunities for smaller parties, such as the Greens, to make significant gains, the party is strategically positioning itself in both Tory and Labour strongholds
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