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Martin Allen Quits Greens, Slams Leader Zack Polanski

8/13/2026

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Martin Allen quit the Green Party for the Liberal Democrats.
Allen called Green leader Zack Polanski unfit to be prime minister and poor judgement.
Allen criticised Polanski’s reaction to Palestine Action activists who caused £1.2 million damage near Bristol.
Polanski claimed to be a Red Cross spokesperson and later apologised for the claim.
A Green Party spokesperson said it regrets Allen’s departure and will not comment on his criticism of Polanski.

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Martin Allen quit the Green Party for the Liberal Democrats.
Allen called Green leader Zack Polanski unfit to be prime minister and poor judgement.
Allen criticised Polanski’s reaction to Palestine Action activists who caused £1.2 million damage near Bristol.
Polanski claimed to be a Red Cross spokesperson and later apologised for the claim.
A Green Party spokesperson said it regrets Allen’s departure and will not comment on his criticism of Polanski.