Zack Polanski has declared that the far-left Greens are determined to 'replace' Labour in the Scottish Parliament. The 'eco populist' leader of the party in England asserted that radical Greens would create the 'fairer' country Labour has promised but failed to deliver.
Polling Predictions
Opinion polls indicate that the Greens, whose coalition with the SNP was characterized by several high-profile policy failures, will trail Scottish Labour by only a handful of MSPs in the upcoming May elections.
Polanski's Remarks
Speaking at an activist event in Glasgow on Thursday night, Mr Polanski stated: 'With Labour failing and disappointing people on so many levels, more and more individuals are turning to the Greens for the first time. We do not simply want to beat Labour; we aim to replace them and construct the kind of fairer, greener nation that Labour has long promised but will never deliver. The Greens represent hope and the bold transformation that is essential.'
He also endorsed Scottish Green candidates standing in May, including one who advocates for the abolition of prisons.
Scottish Green Response
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay commented: 'Zack is a fantastic and powerful voice for change, and we are proud to have him in Scotland.'
Scottish Labour was approached for comment but did not respond.
