Burnham and Badenoch’s popularity on the rise as Polanski’s approval ratings fall again

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Burnham and Badenoch’s popularity on the rise as Polanski’s approval ratings fall again Athena Stavrou Wednesday 07 October 2026 10:53 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA) ( PA Wire ) Green Party leader Zack Polanski's net approval rating has dropped to -28, making him less popular than Reform UK leader Nigel Farage ahead of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. A More in Common poll revealed that just 16 per cent of voters believe Mr Polanski is doing a good job, compared to 43 per cent who feel he is doing a bad job. The fall in support comes after a Green Party conference motion classifying Zionism as racism sparked internal backlash and the resignation of the Wales Green Party deputy leader. Mr Polanski stated his leadership does not depend on winning the by-election, whilst emphasising that the party will not accept any exclusion based on religion. In contrast to the Green leader's falling numbers, Andy Burnham saw his approval rating rise to +16, while Kemi Badenoch rose by two points to +2. In full Zack Polanski now less popular than Nigel Farage, stark new poll shows