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Controversy Surrounds Zack Polanski's Hypnosis Claims
3/13/2026, 2:24:36 AM
Background on the Controversial Claim
Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has faced scrutiny over past comments suggesting that hypnosis could increase a woman's breast size. This claim originated during a 2013 interview with a journalist from The Sun, where Polanski, then a hypnotherapist, offered a session that reportedly resulted in breast enlargement. Following the publication, he asserted that he was misrepresented and claimed to have apologized the next day.
Emerging Evidence Challenges Apology Claims
Recent investigations have cast doubt on Polanski's assertion of an immediate apology. While he maintains that he addressed the issue on the BBC the day after the article's release, no evidence of such an interview has been found. However, a resurfaced interview from BBC Radio Humberside on June 18, 2013, six days post-publication, shows Polanski defending his claims. He stated, “Actually increasingly more and more as I work with people, there’s starting to become anecdotal evidence, at least, of a growth in breast size,” suggesting that he believed in the potential effectiveness of hypnosis for this purpose.
Official Statements & Responses
In September 2024, Polanski reiterated his stance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, denying any belief in the efficacy of hypnosis for breast enlargement. He stated, “I was misrepresented, I apologised a day later.” He further emphasized on LBC radio that he “never believed that” hypnosis could achieve such results and expressed regret for any offense caused by his earlier comments.
The Green Party has supported Polanski, with a spokesperson stating, “Zack has repeatedly apologised for an interview he did with The Sun more than a decade ago.” They highlighted his current focus on pressing issues such as public services and energy bills.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics have seized upon the resurfaced interview to challenge Polanski's credibility. A Labour Party source remarked, “Zack Polanski's ego might have got bigger, but nothing else has,” accusing him of dishonesty regarding his past claims. They characterized his insistence on being misrepresented as “absolute nonsense,” asserting that he has not been truthful about his views on hypnosis.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
There is a notable discrepancy between Polanski's current denials and his past statements. While he claims to have apologized immediately, the lack of evidence for his purported BBC interview and the content of the Radio Humberside interview suggest a more complex narrative. This inconsistency raises questions about the reliability of his statements regarding his beliefs and actions surrounding the hypnosis claim.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Actually increasingly more and more as I work with people, there’s starting to become anecdotal evidence, at least, of a growth in breast size,” — Zack Polanski, Hypnotherapist
- “I was misrepresented, I apologised a day later,” — Zack Polanski, Green Party Leader
- “Zack Polanski's ego might have got bigger, but nothing else has.” — Labour Party Source
The controversy surrounding Zack Polanski's past comments on hypnosis continues to evolve, with implications for his leadership and the Green Party's public image.
