Reform UK reports that Green Party leader Zack Polanski is being referred to police following an Instagram post. According to reports, the post shared by Polanski includes an image of a man wearing a T-shirt that shows the name “Nigel” alongside a guillotine graphic. Reform UK says the matter should be investigated, and BBC reports that the reference is linked to the content shown in the post.
The Green Party leader has responded, with the Green Party stating that Polanski “condemns” the message shown on the T-shirt. The Independent reports that Polanski’s condemnation relates specifically to the message conveyed by the shared image on social media.
The reports focus on the public nature of the Instagram post and the interpretation of its message, rather than on any broader allegation of intent. As of the latest reports, the issue is described as a referral by Reform UK to law enforcement, with the Green Party highlighting Polanski’s rejection of the content.