Allegations of Misleading Statements

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, has come under fire for claiming he worked for the Ministry of Justice. In a 2020 campaign site, he said he was "currently working at the Ministry of Justice on their training & diversity programmes".

After the Ministry confirmed no record of his employment, Polanski revealed he was actually hired as an actor through the temp agency Kreate to role‑play scenarios for a judicial appointment quango.

Previous False Claim About Red Cross Role

The controversy follows a prior admission that Polanski falsely presented himself as a Red Cross spokesperson while campaigning for the Green deputy leadership in 2022.

Impact on Party Performance

Polanski's party performed poorly in recent local elections, failing to achieve the impact it sought. The results came shortly after he was involved in a dispute over a street attack that injured two British Jews.

Public Reaction to Police Commentary

His personal popularity declined after he suggested police were heavy‑handed in arresting a suspect with a knife at the scene of the attack.

Council Tax and Residence Questions

Further scrutiny arose over whether Polanski should have paid council tax on a houseboat he owned. Records show he was registered on the electoral roll at a marina address in east London where he kept a narrowboat, though he claimed to use it only "occasionally" and paid council tax as part of rent for a flat.

His partner described the boat as their "amazing home ... for three years" in an online sale listing priced at £100,000, which has since been removed. If the boat was not his primary residence, the Greens could face legal issues for registering to vote at a non‑resident address.