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Polanski's Anger Surfaces After Richmond Park Snub

1/31/2026

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Polanski expressed disappointment after not being selected to run in Richmond Park, with a local candidate favored by many parties.
A Lib Dem source described him as "incredibly angry and counterproductive" following the decision.
A senior Lib Dem figure questioned Polanski's motivations, saying he shifted from a strong coalition supporter to a left-wing party leader, possibly driven by personal ambition rather than principle.

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Story summary

Polanski expressed disappointment after not being selected to run in Richmond Park, with a local candidate favored by many parties.
A Lib Dem source described him as "incredibly angry and counterproductive" following the decision.
A senior Lib Dem figure questioned Polanski's motivations, saying he shifted from a strong coalition supporter to a left-wing party leader, possibly driven by personal ambition rather than principle.