Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party, has called for the UK to consider expelling US forces from British military bases and leaving Nato. In an interview with the Guardian, Polanski argued that Britain should reduce its reliance on American military cooperation, though he did not specify how to replace that capability.
Polanski expressed concern over the UK's dependence on US interests, particularly given President Donald Trump's unpredictability. He advocated for a strategic defence review of US bases on UK soil and supported leaving Nato, despite it not being official Green Party policy, citing Trump's dominance within the alliance.
The Green leader also proposed that the UK give up its nuclear weapons and urged other nuclear-armed states, including Russia, to do the same. He defended a wealth tax on assets over £10 million, arguing it would tackle inequality even if it raised less revenue than estimated.
Polanski's comments come amid rising transatlantic tensions, with European leaders considering tariffs on US goods if Trump follows through on threats against eight European countries, including the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for calm discussion to resolve the dispute.
