Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski (born David Paulden; 2 November 1982) is a British politician who has been the Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales since September 2025. He has been a member of the London Assembly (AM) since May 2021. Polanski was the Deputy Leader of the Greens from 2022 to 2025. After being elected as party leader, the party saw a massive increase in membership.

Polanski has said his political views are eco-populist. Under his leadership, the Greens have made some improvements, including Hannah Spencer's victory in the 2026 Gorton and Denton by-election.

Polanski said that he wants to run in the next general election in a constituency near his home in North London.

Polanski is Jewish, gay and vegan.

References

Other websites

 Leadership campaign website
 Profile at the London Assembly

Category:1982 births
Category:Living people
Category:Leaders of the Green Party of England and Wales
Category:Politicians from London
Category:Politicians from Greater Manchester
Category:Gay Jews
Category:British LGBT politicians