Green Party leader Zack Polanski was put on the spot during a live broadcast on Good Morning Britain on Friday, July 17, 2026, as presenter Ranvir Singh grilled him over his plummeting popularity in the polls compared to other opposition leaders.
Polanski's approval rating drops 14 points
Polanski, whose party saw a surge in the polls after he took over, experienced a 14-point fall in his approval rating in early May, according to a survey by pollster More in Common. The decline followed his response to the Golders Green attack, where he shared a social media post criticizing police officers for kicking the suspect during the arrest. The post was condemned by politicians from other parties and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. Polanski later apologized for “sharing a tweet in haste.”
Ranvir Singh's simple question
During Friday's edition of GMB, Singh confronted Polanski with a straightforward question about his polling numbers. She said: "If you look at the popularity polling on YouGov in June this year, you're ranked below Ed Davey, leader of the Lib Dems. Below all of the other party leaders, including Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and Andy Burnham. You're doing something wrong in comparison to the other party leaders at this point it looks like?"
Polanski defends his approach
Polanski suggested that the decline in his popularity is because he challenges wealth and power, which is bound to upset "certain amounts of people." He explained: "First of all, when you challenge wealth and power, as I do every day, that's going to upset certain amounts of people. I'm not surprised that there are people in this country who really disagree with what I'm saying."
He also noted that other YouGov polls have ranked the Green Party first among under-50s. He added: "But to come to the main point of your question. I'm the opposite of concerned. I think this is going to expose the Labour Party, who often say they're going to be different after they got rid of Keir Starmer."
Impact on Green Party's standing
Polanski's response highlights the challenges the Green Party faces in maintaining voter support amid controversies. Despite the drop in his personal approval, the party remains competitive among younger demographics, which could influence future election strategies.
