Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski is actively trying to persuade trade unions to shift their financial support from the Labour Party to the Green Party. Polanski has engaged in conversations with multiple unions, including some affiliated with Labour, and is scheduled to speak at union conferences. While major unions like Unite and Unison deny negotiating with Polanski and remain affiliated with Labour, Unite is internally discussing its future relationship with the Labour Party. Polanski is emphasizing the Green Party's commitment to addressing the cost of living crisis and advocating for workers' rights. He recently addressed the National Education Union conference, criticizing the government's education policies and promising reforms, including the abolition of Ofsted. The Green Party has seen a surge in membership and positive polling since a recent byelection victory.
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AI-ExtractedPolanski promised the abolition of Ofsted, a serious cash injection into schools and a stop to turning more schools into academies.
When Zack became Green party leader he said his goal was to replace Labour.
Unite is holding internal discussions about its future relationship with Labour.
The Green party's membership has tripled in England and Wales since last September to about 200,000.
Zack Polanski is attempting to convince trade unions to switch funding from Labour to the Green party.
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