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Yusuf Challenges Polanski to Debate Ahead of By-Election

2/2/2026

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Zia Yusuf (Reform UK) challenged Green Party leader Zack Polanski to a televised debate ahead of the Gorton & Denton by-election.
In a letter, Yusuf criticized Polanski's immigration policy and drug legalization and questioned Polanski's economic knowledge.
The debate proposal comes after a heated exchange in which Polanski labeled Yusuf a "fascist."
The outcome could influence voter sentiment in the Gorton & Denton by-election in Greater Manchester.

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Zia Yusuf (Reform UK) challenged Green Party leader Zack Polanski to a televised debate ahead of the Gorton & Denton by-election.
In a letter, Yusuf criticized Polanski's immigration policy and drug legalization and questioned Polanski's economic knowledge.
The debate proposal comes after a heated exchange in which Polanski labeled Yusuf a "fascist."
The outcome could influence voter sentiment in the Gorton & Denton by-election in Greater Manchester.