FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 34 | History Defined

Greens to unveil new leadership after fiercely fought race

Voting has closed in the race between front-running London Assembly member Zack Polanski and MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Green party leadership race exposes tensions as electoral ambitions grow

Frontrunner Zack Polanski has dismissed claims of a ‘hostile takeover’ but contest has been unusually fractious

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

Zack Polanski pulling away in race to be party leader, senior Greens believe

Exclusive: Growing sense that ‘eco-populist’ could win after mounting what one opponent called a ‘hostile takeover’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025

Greens begin voting in leadership battle between ‘eco-populist’ and ‘proven’ MPs

Members face a choice between MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns, and an insurgent campaign led by London Assembly member Zack Polanski.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour MPs tell him 'you're doing the right thing' with new party

JEREMY Corbyn has claimed that Labour MPs are telling him “I think you’re doing the right thing” by setting up a new party.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025

Green Party leadership candidates accuse Polanski of using ‘polarising’ language

Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay, two MPs who are standing to be co-leader, say their opponent could risk recent gains made by the party.

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025

From the Green party to Corbyn’s new launch – is it time Westminster took joint leaders more seriously?

Are two heads better than one? This is a question that members of the Green party will be asking themselves over the summer as they take part in the election of a new leader … or leaders.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Zack Polanski’s ‘eco-populism’ could put voters off Greens, opponents say

Exclusive: Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns say party could slide into irrelevance if it chooses new leader with ‘polarising’ approach

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Zack Polanski ‘open’ to working with new Corbyn and Sultana party

Green leadership candidate says any decision on alliance would be one for party members

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Climate groups call for UK wealth tax to make super-rich fund sustainable economy

Growing number of campaigners urge government to ensure green investment is not done ‘on backs of the poor’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025