Zack Polanski
Zack Polanski | |
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Polanski in 2022 | |
| Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales | |
| Assumed office 2 September 2025 | |
| Deputy | Mothin Ali Rachel Millward |
| Preceded by | Adrian Ramsay Carla Denyer |
| Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales | |
| In office 7 September 2022 – 2 September 2025 | |
| Leader | Adrian Ramsay Carla Denyer |
| Preceded by | Amelia Womack |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Millward Mothin Ali |
| Member of the London Assembly for Londonwide | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Paulden 2 November 1982 Salford, Greater Manchester, England |
| Party | Green Party of England and Wales (since 2017) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Democrats (2015–2017) |
| Domestic partner | Richie Bryan |
| Alma mater | Aberystwyth University (BA) |
| Website | zackpolanski backzack |
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, succeeding the joint leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay, and a member of the London Assembly (AM) since May 2021. Before being elected leader, Polanski was previously the Deputy Leader of the Greens from 2022 to 2025.
Polanski describes his political views as "eco-populist", linking issues such as high costs of living with climate change, and supporting a wealth tax in an effort to reduce wealth inequality. During his leadership, the Greens have made significant gains, including Hannah Spencer's victory in the 2026 Gorton and Denton by-election, shortly after which the party membership exceeded 200,000—a threefold increase since the start of his term.
Polanski has discussed his intention to run for MP in a seat in North London in the next general election.