Politics · 15 May 2026

Green leader Polanski missed local election vote

Rob Browne (rights waived) via Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0)

The Green Party leader did not cast a ballot in last week's local elections in London, despite previously telling a candidate she had his vote. Zack Polanski failed to update his address on the electoral register after moving into rented accommodation as a lodger. His spokesperson cited "heightened intrusion and safety risk" and the "extra process" for anonymous registration as reasons.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 May 2026 at 5:48

Reported by BBC · How we write briefs