Zack Polanski
Zack Polanski | |
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Polanski in 2022 | |
| Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales | |
| Assumed office 2 September 2025 | |
| Deputy | Mothin Ali Rachel Millward |
| Preceded by | Adrian Ramsay Carla Denyer |
| Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales | |
| In office 7 September 2022 – 2 September 2025 | |
| Leader | Adrian Ramsay Carla Denyer |
| Preceded by | Amelia Womack |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Millward Mothin Ali |
| Member of the London Assembly for Londonwide | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Paulden 2 November 1982 Salford, Greater Manchester, England |
| Political party | Green Party of England and Wales (since 2017) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Democrats (2015–2017) |
| Domestic partner | Richie Bryan |
| Education | Stockport Grammar School Ridge Danyers College |
| Alma mater | Aberystwyth University (BA) |
Zack Polanski (born David Paulden; 2 November 1982) is a British politician who has been the Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales since September 2025. He has been a member of the London Assembly (AM) since May 2021. Polanski was the Deputy Leader of the Greens from 2022 to 2025. After being elected as party leader, the party saw a massive increase in membership.[1]
Polanski was born on 2 November 1982[2] in Salford, Greater Manchester,[3] where he also grew up.[4]
Polanski has said his political views are eco-populist.[5] Under his leadership, the Greens have made some improvements, including Hannah Spencer's victory in the 2026 Gorton and Denton by-election.[6]
Polanski said that he wants to run in the next general election in a constituency near his home in North London.[7][8]
Polanski is Jewish, gay and vegan.[9][10][11]
References
- ↑ Wheeler, Brian (2 September 2025). "Zack Polanski elected leader of the Green Party". BBC News. Archived from the original on 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
Thousands of new members joined the party during the leadership campaign, taking its membership to 68,500.
- ↑ Polanski, Zack [@ZackPolanski] (November 2, 2022). "Thanks Carla! 💚 Fun fact : I'm 40 today and so is @Channel4. Born on the same day - happy birthday C4!" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 July 2023 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Williams, Zoe (13 May 2025). "'I thought politics was a dirty thing' – Zack Polanski on his 'eco-populist' vision for the Green party". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ McKiernan, Jennifer (27 February 2026). "Zack Polanski's unusual path to becoming Green Party leader". BBC News. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
- ↑ Kenyon, Megan (1 October 2025). "Zack Polanski: "We absolutely need to stop the boats"". New Statesman. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ↑ Cooke, Millie (2026-02-27). "Gorton and Denton result live: Hannah Spencer wins by-election for Greens as Starmer's Labour plunged into crisis". The Independent. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ Eastlake, Daisy (2026-02-17). "Zack Polanski eyes Lammy, Abbott or Creasy's seat at general election". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ Nicholson, Kate (2026-02-25). "Exclusive: Zack Polanski Says He Would Not Stand Against 'Wonderful' Diane Abbott". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ Horton, Helena (29 April 2025). "'It's an existential moment': Greens take on Reform in fight for fed-up voters". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ↑ Polanski, Zack (14 May 2021). "The reality is that London is a green and red city now". Huck Mag. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Flores, Shaun (4 January 2021). "Gay, Jewish and Vegan: In Conversation with Green Party Politican [sic] Zack Polanski". Flower Hour. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
Other websites
Media related to Zack Polanski at Wikimedia Commons
- Green Party of England and Wales – Our People
- Profile at the London Assembly
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