The Green Party would drop the Church of England as Britain's established church if it wins the next general election. Zack Polanski's party has pledged to disestablish the Church of England if he becomes the next Prime MinisterThe Church of England became the UK's established church in in the 1534 Act of Supremacy by Henry VIII. But in Ireland, where a licensing policy still exists, owners make either a £120 lifelong payment or pay £17 annually. A Green Party spokesman previously said: 'We are a nation of animal lovers. The Green Party and the Church of England has been contacted for comment.

Source: Daily Nation March 15, 2026 23:33 UTC