Zack Polanski, a leader of the Green Party, says he was wrong to describe himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson. The British Red Cross says Polanski falsely claimed to hold an official spokesperson role while campaigning for Green Party leadership. The charity also points to an earlier reference on Polanski’s personal website, where he stated he was “really proud of the work we do,” in 2020.
Separate reporting says Polanski additionally claims to be a full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy, an assertion the Green Party figure faces criticism over. In response to the controversy and increased media scrutiny, Polanski says he incorrectly described his Red Cross position and accuses right-wing media coverage of being politically motivated. The different accounts describe the issue as emerging alongside Polanski’s rising profile in the Green Party leadership campaign.
The statements centre on whether Polanski held any official role with the British Red Cross and how those claims were presented publicly during the leadership bid.
