Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman
Summary
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, admitted he was wrong to say he was a spokesman for the British Red Cross. He said he had supported the charity before but wrongly used the term spokesman and has taken down the claim from his sites.Key Facts
- Polanski falsely claimed to be a British Red Cross spokesman in 2020 and 2022.
- He hosted fundraisers for the Red Cross but was not an official spokesman.
- The British Red Cross said it does not support political parties.
- Polanski became leader of the Green Party in 2023.
- Some Green Party candidates have been accused of antisemitism during recent campaigns.
- Polanski said antisemitism is unacceptable and the party will have better candidate vetting and training.
- Polanski apologized after sharing a social media post criticizing police actions at a recent incident.
- Under Polanski, the Green Party has gained more members and risen in opinion polls.
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