Greens set for shift to the left under Polanski

THE Green Party is set to shift its politics leftwards under new leader Zack Polanski after his landslide victory in the party's leadership contest.

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Mr Polanski, pictured below, who spoke of wanting to shift the party's politics towards “eco-populism” during the leadership race, could offer a fresh headache to the government from the political left.

During his victory speech, Mr Polanski warned “we are here to replace you” in a message to the party of government.

In his speech to Green members, London Assembly member Mr Polanski, 42, said: "If you're feeling hopeless, if you're feeling in despair, if you're feeling politically homeless, there is a political home for you."