Overview

• Voting by Green Party members runs through August and is expected to decide whether Zack Polanski’s eco-populist insurgency or the establishment’s gradualist camp prevails.
• Senior party figures report Polanski is pulling ahead, fueled by an influx of new members attracted to his media-savvy approach.
• Polanski has won public backing from London Assembly Green leader Caroline Russell, who praised his ability to connect with voters and the press.
• Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns remain competitive and urge high turnout among longstanding members to counter Polanski’s momentum.
• Disputed allegations of coordinated online hostility have surfaced in the rancorous contest, raising concerns about party unity and reputation.