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Polanski's Disapproval Jumps to 47% After Police Retweet Controversy

5/6/2026

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Zack Polanski (Green Party leader) saw his disapproval rating rise to 47%, highest since he assumed leadership.
A YouGov poll on 4-5 May recorded 47% unfavourable, up eight points from the 28-29 April survey.
Polanski retweeted a post condemning police kicking a stabbing suspect’s head and later apologized.
Mark Rowley (Metropolitan Police chief) publicly criticised the retweet, noting the shift was driven mainly by Conservative, Reform and Liberal Democrat voters.

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Zack Polanski (Green Party leader) saw his disapproval rating rise to 47%, highest since he assumed leadership.
A YouGov poll on 4-5 May recorded 47% unfavourable, up eight points from the 28-29 April survey.
Polanski retweeted a post condemning police kicking a stabbing suspect’s head and later apologized.
Mark Rowley (Metropolitan Police chief) publicly criticised the retweet, noting the shift was driven mainly by Conservative, Reform and Liberal Democrat voters.