Zack Polanski warns Britain’s food system is ‘close to collapse’ 07.06.2026

Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski is scheduled to deliver a strong warning regarding the UK's food system, which he believes is "close to collapse" due to climate change and inadequate support for agricultural workers. He will advocate for increased regulation of supermarkets to ensure fair prices for farmers and a comprehensive government plan to strengthen the agricultural sector. The Green Party's proposals include extending free school meals universally, a £1,000 monthly basic income for select agricultural workers funded by a levy on wealthy landowners, and a universal £15 per hour minimum wage for all employees. Polanski highlights recent extreme weather events and climate change projections as exacerbating factors for the food system's vulnerability.














