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Green Party leader Zack Polanski urges voters to back Greens to push Labour in the right direction
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Speaking at the Green Party conference in Brighton, leader Zack Polanski urged voters to back the Greens to force the Labour government under Andy Burnham into taking action on key issues like housing, the cost of living, and climate change. Polanski called for a three-year cap on private sector rent rises and condemned Labour's record in office. He also addressed internal party debates surrounding a conference motion on Zionism, proposing amendments to avoid divisiveness.
Wichtige Punkte
- Zack Polanski told the Green Party conference that sustained pressure from his party has forced Labour to change its stance on climate and Israel.
- Polanski called for a three-year emergency brake to limit private sector rent rises to protect tenants from soaring costs.
- He criticised Labour for failing to take on developers and big landlords, accusing the government of slogans without action on the cost of living.
- Polanski stated that this summer's wildfires should be the final nail in the coffin for new oil and gas projects.
- The Green leader addressed internal party discussions regarding a motion defining Zionism, supporting amendments to protect Jewish members and focus on equal rights.