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Polanski Warns Rising Hate, Labels Farage ‘Grifter’ Ahead of By-Election

7/9/2026

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Zack Polanski warned Britain is sliding into heightened hatred and called Nigel Farage a “grifter”.
He addressed Local Government Association councillors in Bournemouth, condemning rising online abuse after Pride celebrations.
Polanski argued that empowered local councils are essential to restore community trust and counter imposed politics.
He said the Greens and other Westminster parties will not contest the by-election, leaving Nigel Farage and Count Binface as the main rivals.

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Zack Polanski warned Britain is sliding into heightened hatred and called Nigel Farage a “grifter”.
He addressed Local Government Association councillors in Bournemouth, condemning rising online abuse after Pride celebrations.
Polanski argued that empowered local councils are essential to restore community trust and counter imposed politics.
He said the Greens and other Westminster parties will not contest the by-election, leaving Nigel Farage and Count Binface as the main rivals.