News · 6 May 2026

Green Leader Polanski Faces Questions Over False Red Cross Role

The British Red Cross has told The Times that Green Party leader Zack Polanski "has not been a spokesperson" for the charity, contradicting claims he made on his personal website in 2020 and on crowdfunding pages during his 2022 deputy leadership campaign. The Green Party said he hosted fundraisers for the charity and actively supported its work.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 May 2026 at 6:16

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