AIBU to question Zack Polanski’s credibility and political suitability?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9enygvezeo

ZP isn't even a qualified hypnotherapist.

In last night's interview the moronic leader of The Greens said he does not think any country, including Israel, has the right to exist. The Green Party leader appeared to suggest that the belief the Jewish state had a right to exist was “semantics”. He also indicated that he did not believe Britain had an inherent right to exist when asked about his views by ITV’s Robert Peston.
He said: “I don’t believe any country has a right to exist. People have a right to exist, the Israelis have a right to exist, the Palestinians have a right to exist.”

How does a people exist without a homeland Mr Polanski? #askingforafriend

I've known one hypnotist irl, and he was a right wrong'un.

Why would we want someone who used to make his living exploiting vulnerable women, as a political leader.

It's completely illogical.

I know. I find it hard to believe that all this rabid stuff has gone under the radar. This is hardline antisemitism, and it must have been apparent.

It would have taken barely any time for someone in the party to look at their social media before choosing them.

I wonder if they'll be let back in to the party if they win?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxpq67l633o
Good to see that the Newcastle Greens have withdrawn support for these two candidates - but did they have no idea what vile, racist bigots they were in the first place?
Were there no clues?

Has he literally hijacked the Muslim vote and given a message that the will tax into infinity the millionaires and billionaires.

No billionaire or even millionaire will be living next to his Mum who does his washing. They will be long gone. Over 90% of our businesses in the UK are small business (I believe under 35 people).

People like my hairdresser who has been hit very hard. Once with NI increase, then with NMW and then with all the online shopping for premimum haircare that strand has gone too. He was going to take on another trainee. That isnt happening and I suspect he will close down and become a session stylist as he already does a lot of fashion shows. My son was working in a pub between jobs. He was run off his feet. People complaining about the cost of their drinks, one person even took out a couple of cans during their dinner. No option to take on anyone else. He has now left but this isnt a good message.

All this and the fact that Reform is his own limited company not a political party which has members who can vote on policies elect the leader etc. He is not intending to allow any democracy inside Reform. And no democracy in England either if he's ever in power. Very dangerous fascist as his school mates will testify eg telling a Jewish pupil Hitler was right etc etc. I guess his voters have the necessary £ 400 plus per month to pay for their medical care once he's sold off the NHS to Donald Trump.

Ah lots of low tax supporting ones fiddle it too. Look at Tice.

Seems like Zack has been fiddling his council tax too. What is it with these high tax supporting politicians?

That's a very good question and one which the Green Party, or their followers are unable to answer.

Whether it's "a handful" or many, the question should be - what is attracting such people to the Greens?

The denialism from Zack and his defenders is very like the denialism in Labour between 2015 and 2019. But Labour had a majority of sensible members, councillors and MPs who were able to regain control of the party and expel or deter the antisemites. Many of the latter have since joined the Greens.

Jeremy Corbyn had a burst of popularity but was soon found out. I think this is already happening to Zack.

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I make do with the thank you one.

Where is the laugh emoji when you really need it.

For a moment when I saw you’d quoted me I actually thought you were going to apologise!

Who got whose wires crossed?

Maybe he hypnotised you

What, the fact that it's ridiculous to sneer at people because they can't have personal face to face discussions with public figures? The fact that he isn't fit for office if he doesn't understand how media work, or that it will report stupid stuff he says and does?

And it's other people's fault if they think he's knob? And you doing an emoji will... refute that?

Here we go ... the Guardian article from April 2026 re the £5M gift. This was the story being discussed re which paper uncovered it, not the Red Cross story so you got your wires crossed there.

Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, the Guardian can reveal.

Farage had stated he did not intend to stand as a prospective MP but U-turned in June 2024, within weeks of receiving the personal gift from the Thailand-based businessman.

In July 2024, Farage became an MP for the first time and has since stated he now expects to become prime minister at the next general election.

After being approached by the Guardian about the gift, neither he nor Harborne provided a comment – instead lawyers for Reform UK and Harborne pleaded for more time. Farage then confirmed to the Daily Telegraph that he had received the gift, saying it was to pay for his personal security.

Until that point neither Harborne nor Farage had spoken publicly about the £5m gift. At the time of the gift, Farage had not announced that he would run for the seat of Clacton.

MPs said that Farage should have declared it. Parliamentary rules state that any benefits should be declared for the 12 months before taking up office as an MP, depending on whether it was for political or personal purposes. The rules state: “If there is any doubt, the benefit should be registered.”

Asked on Monday by the Guardian about the gift, Reform sent a legal letter asking for more time to respond. The deadline was extended until Wednesday morning. The Telegraph then published its interview with Farage before the deadline.

www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/29/revealed-nigel-farage-was-given-undisclosed-5m-by-crypto-billionaire-in-2024

What is being made up about him?

🤣 laughable.

But it is. He's someone who has donated to his party extensively. It's very likely if not virtually impossible to claim this was in no way political. Because for one, even if it was for protection, he wouldn't need it if he was still working in the city as a commodities trader. But he is a politician and was an MP within 12 months of receiving that money. Hence, it's declarable.

But as I said, it's likely all he'll get is a small tap on the knuckles and those who think a mate giving you £5 million and not wanting anything in return is just an every day occurrence will carry on voting for the odious grifter.