Labour just handmaidens to Reform, says Green leader

"Polanski will say that immigration is not the "real threat" to high streets, homes and the NHS - claiming that comes from austerity and an economic system that "rigs the rules" for billionaires. Since Polanski was elected leader of the Green Party of England Wales last month, the party says its membership has risen by 20% to an all-time high of 80,000."

"He will say that migrants and refugees are "not the problem" and accuse Labour of failing to offer an alternative to what he says are the "hateful divisive politics" of Nigel Farage. "When Farage says jump, Labour asks 'how high'. But the Greens won't dance to the tune of a Trump-loving, NHS-dismantling corporate stooge," he is expected to tell the conference."

Zack Polanski accuses Labour of acting as handmaidens to Reform UK and rejects framing immigration as the main threat to high streets, homes and the NHS. He attributes those pressures to austerity and an economic system that rigs rules for billionaires. The Green Party reports membership rose 20% to 80,000 after his election. Polanski describes himself as an eco-populist seeking to shift the party left and promote bold solutions like taxing the wealthiest and ending 'rip-off Britain' to cut the cost of living and protect the NHS. He condemns Nigel Farage's divisive politics and criticizes Labour's response.

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