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Green Party Leader Faces Backlash Over Churchill Statue Reaction

3/6/2026

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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, faced backlash for laughing during a London Assembly debate on vandalism of Winston Churchill's statue.
The statue was vandalized with graffiti labeling Churchill a 'Zionist war criminal,' prompting a condemnation motion Polanski voted against.
Conservative leader Susan Hall condemned his reaction.
Retired Colonel Richard Kemp labeled Polanski as 'anti-British' and unfit for office.
Shadow Minister Mark Francois criticized the Greens for endorsing such actions.

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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, faced backlash for laughing during a London Assembly debate on vandalism of Winston Churchill's statue.
The statue was vandalized with graffiti labeling Churchill a 'Zionist war criminal,' prompting a condemnation motion Polanski voted against.
Conservative leader Susan Hall condemned his reaction.
Retired Colonel Richard Kemp labeled Polanski as 'anti-British' and unfit for office.
Shadow Minister Mark Francois criticized the Greens for endorsing such actions.