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British Red Cross Denies Polanski's Charity Spokesperson Claim

5/6/2026

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British Red Cross publicly refuted Zack Polanski's claim that he was a charity spokesperson, calling the assertion false.
Polanski, a Green Party leadership contender, had previously made false statements about his hypnotherapy background.
Labour's spokesperson urged Polanski to be transparent and demanded accountability for his repeated false claims.
The Green Party has faced controversies, including arrests of two candidates over alleged racial-hate posts and calls to address antisemitism.

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British Red Cross publicly refuted Zack Polanski's claim that he was a charity spokesperson, calling the assertion false.
Polanski, a Green Party leadership contender, had previously made false statements about his hypnotherapy background.
Labour's spokesperson urged Polanski to be transparent and demanded accountability for his repeated false claims.
The Green Party has faced controversies, including arrests of two candidates over alleged racial-hate posts and calls to address antisemitism.