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Green Party Leader Polanski Faces Hypnosis Controversy

3/13/2026

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Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, faces renewed scrutiny over past claims about hypnosis and breast enlargement, undermining his credibility.
A resurfaced 2013 interview contradicts his claim that he immediately apologized for the comments.
In that interview, he defended the theory, saying there was "anecdotal evidence" supporting it.
Critics, including a Labour source, say he lied about his stance and has misrepresented his views since entering politics.

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Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, faces renewed scrutiny over past claims about hypnosis and breast enlargement, undermining his credibility.
A resurfaced 2013 interview contradicts his claim that he immediately apologized for the comments.
In that interview, he defended the theory, saying there was "anecdotal evidence" supporting it.
Critics, including a Labour source, say he lied about his stance and has misrepresented his views since entering politics.