In a passionate and unyielding speech at the Green Party's autumn conference, Deputy Leader Zack Polanski issued a thunderous call for an immediate general election, declaring the current Conservative government has "no mandate to govern."
Polanski didn't hold back in his criticism of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accusing him of presiding over a "zombie parliament" that is utterly failing to address the nation's most pressing crises.
The Case for Change
Addressing party members, Polanski laid out a stark vision of a country at a crossroads. He pinpointed the devastating cost-of-living crisis, the crumbling National Health Service, and the escalating climate emergency as clear evidence of governmental failure.
"People are hurting, our public services are on their knees, and the planet is burning," he stated. "Yet this government offers no solutions, only more of the same disastrous policies."
Positioning the Greens as the Real Opposition
In a bold strategic move, Polanski positioned the Green Party not merely as an alternative, but as the true opposition to a political establishment he labelled as "corrupt." He argued that the Labour Party under Keir Starmer has failed to provide a genuine challenge, effectively creating a "cosy consensus" with the Tories.
"When Labour says it will stick to Tory spending plans and continues to back new oil and gas fields, it becomes part of the problem," he asserted.
A Direct Appeal to Voters
The speech served as a powerful rallying cry ahead of the next national poll. Polanski urged disillusioned voters from across the political spectrum to lend their support to the Greens.
He promised a party ready to fight for a transformative green new deal, radical electoral reform, and a fairer economic system that works for everyone, not just the wealthy elite.
With the political landscape in flux, Polanski's message was clear: the Green Party is ready to challenge the status quo and offer a progressive, hopeful vision for Britain's future.
