Zack Polanski vs Ed Davey on the 12 Axes
Zack Polanski leads the Green Party of England and Wales and Ed Davey leads the Liberal Democrats. Both lean clearly Democratic on authority and Progressive on morality, but Polanski leans firmly Public on ownership while Davey sits near the middle.
- Foreign policy
Zack Polanski leans Cooperation (-70), Ed Davey leans Cooperation (-10): 60 points apart.
- Ownership
Zack Polanski leans Public (-60), Ed Davey leans Public (-10): 50 points apart.
- Technology
Zack Polanski leans Caution (+30), Ed Davey leans Embrace (-20): 50 points apart.
- Welfare
Zack Polanski leans Shared (-75), Ed Davey leans Shared (-30): 45 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Zack Polanski | Ed Davey | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | -60 | -10 | 50 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | -50 | -10 | 40 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | -75 | -30 | 45 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -60 | -60 | 0 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | -50 | No record | - |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | No record | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | -60 | -50 | 10 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | +30 | -20 | 50 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | -70 | -30 | 40 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | No record | -65 | - |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -70 | -10 | 60 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Zack Polanski and Ed Davey?
On the 8 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 79% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Foreign policy, Ownership, Technology, Welfare.
Who is more economically left-wing, Zack Polanski or Ed Davey?
Zack Polanski sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 45 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Zack Polanski or Ed Davey?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Ed Davey leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 5 points on average.
