Starmer brands Green leader Zack Polanski ‘disgraceful’ after police criticism
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:09 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned Green Party co‑leader Zack Polanski as “disgraceful” and unfit to head a political party after Polanski shared a post criticizing police tactics in the Golders Green stabbing. Starmer’s remarks followed the incident that sparked debate over police conduct towards a mentally ill suspect.
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