Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

"The Greens in England and Wales have more than 100,000 members for the first time, the party has announced, a near-50% rise since Zack Polanski took over as leader last month. It puts them on a potential course to overtake the Conservatives and comes little more than a week after the Greens announced they had moved past the Liberal Democrats in membership numbers, getting to 83,500."

"And while one recent poll put the Greens at 15%, most such surveys have put the party nearer to 11% or 12%, not much changed since Polanski took charge. But the influx of members does point to Polanski's apparent ability to galvanise attention and enthusiasm for a party that has often struggled to get its message across, with a mass of interviews, social media videos and TV appearances."

The Greens in England and Wales have exceeded 100,000 members for the first time, representing roughly a 50% rise since Zack Polanski became leader last month. Membership recently moved past the Liberal Democrats, reaching 83,500 earlier, and could challenge Conservative ranks if momentum continues; reported Conservative membership is slightly above 120,000. High membership does not guarantee electoral success—Labour once had over 500,000 members under Jeremy Corbyn yet lost two general elections. Most polls place the Greens around 11–12%, with one giving 15%. The surge has been linked to Polanski's visibility and has raised Labour concerns about vote and seat losses in upcoming local elections.

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