The newly elected leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, has insisted supporting trans rights is non-negotiable for him and transphobic rhetoric will “not be tolerated”.

Polanski, 42, was announced as leader of the Greens at the start of the September after he defeated Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns by 20,411 votes to 3,705.

Speaking to The Canary , Zack Polanski – who has previously spoken out in support of trans rights – reaffirmed his commitment to the community.

“Transphobia will absolutely not be tolerated under my leadership, and it will never be acceptable in the Green Party,” he told the outlet.

In terms of policies, the Greens have long led the way when it comes to trans rights, with the left-wing environmental party’s manifesto for the 2024 general election including sever

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