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Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says

The Guardian · May 5, 2026, 9:33 PM

Key takeaways

  • A Green party spokesperson has not addressed the claims directly.
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for the Green party leadership, the charity has said.
  • The claim was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020, where he said he was “really proud of the work we do”.

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A Green party spokesperson has not addressed the claims directly. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Green party spokesperson has not addressed the claims directly. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images Green party Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says Green party leader also accused of incorrectly stating he was a full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy

Prefer the Guardian on Google Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for the Green party leadership, the charity has said.

The claim was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020, where he said he was “really proud of the work we do”.

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