Green Party considers lowering motorway speed limit to 55mph
MOTORWAY speeds could be cut to a sluggish 55mph under barmy plans being considered by the Greens. Party chief Zack Polanski yesterday repeatedly refused to rule it out – simply arguing it has not been in their manifesto, reports BritPanorama.
The proposal reflects a longstanding party commitment, which is currently under review as the Greens attempt to realign their platform. Polanski’s remarks suggest a willingness to explore significant changes, although detailed plans remain undeclared.
Polanski also left open the possibility of a coalition with Labour leaders Angela Rayner or Ed Miliband. When questioned by ITV about the controversial speed limits, he stated: “That’s not been in the manifesto and in ten days’ time we’ve got local elections and unsurprisingly, speed limits are not on the ballot.”
However, he avoided giving a definitive answer regarding whether the policy had previously existed, implying a distinction between member votes and actual electoral proposals. He remarked: “Well, there’s a difference, as I’m saying, between what the members vote on and then also what we have in a local election, and speed limits are not in a local election.”
Pressed further, he emphasized that existing policy documents indicate a commitment to review and update, leaving considerable room for interpretation. Regarding potential alliances, Polanski admitted it is “almost impossible to know” without seeing the specifics of their platforms but suggested that Labour’s proximity to his values is greater than that of Sir Keir Starmer.
Earlier this month, Polanski made headlines with calls to ban horse racing, as part of a broader shift in party focus that includes controversial proposals to legalise certain drugs and impose new taxes on pet ownership.
The Green Party is also advocating for the abolition of the Trident nuclear deterrent, restrictions on zoos, and a separation of the Church of England from its established position in society.
The unfolding developments signal a significant recalibration of Green Party policies as they seek to navigate the evolving political landscape in the UK.
This reassessment may reflect larger trends within British politics, where environmental priorities are increasingly at the forefront, challenging traditional policy frameworks.
