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Zack Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections as he 'fell short of time to register'

‘Zack was unable to vote. He was in the process of moving and when that fell through, he moved in as a lodger in rented accommodation’

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections – Green Party

A spokesperson said Mr Polanski could not vote due to the extra steps needed to register to vote anonymously.

Evening Standard

Green Party leader says he did not vote despite claims he cast postal ballot

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Zack Polanski admits he did not vote at recent local elections

An admin technicality while moving house meant that the politician ‘fell short of time to register’

The Independent UK

No one should get a free pass on antisemitism – so why does the right?

There is legitimate scrutiny of antisemitism on the left, but at the same time, rightwing media outlets offend with impunity. That makes no sense, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

East London Green councillor quits straight after election victory for breaking rules

James Tilden was elected to represent Hackney Central ward with 1,681 votes following the council elections last Thursday, but his party failed to realise this breached electoral law

Evening Standard

Green leader Zack Polanski faces investigation over London houseboat council tax

Zack Polanski has come under pressure this week to explain whether the houseboat, moored at Springfield Marina in east London, had been his primary residence for three years

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Racing need not fear Green party ‘conversation’ but must continue efforts on horse welfare

Discussion over racing should include those working in the sport and fans, along with MPs and animal rights campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Labour calls for Polanski to face investigation over council tax claims

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'King of the North' in London: Can parachuting Andy Burnham into seat in capital save Labour?

They used to weigh the Labour vote in constituencies across the North West.

Evening Standard

Labour demands Polanski probe after Green Party leader admits he may owe council tax

Exclusive: In a letter seen by The Independent, Labour chair Anna Turley accused Zack Polanski of breaching the Nolan Principles of honesty, integrity, accountability and openness

The Independent UK

Greens leader Polanski admits he lived on houseboat and may owe council tax

Zack Polanski had faced mounting questions over whether the houseboat, moored in east London, was his primary residence.

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski admits he may not have paid correct council tax on London houseboat

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Labour urges London assembly to investigate Zack Polanski over council tax payments

Green party leader admits he may have failed to pay correct amount while living on a houseboat

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Zack Polanski apologises for London house boat council tax mistake

Government guidance specifies that individuals may be liable for council tax on a boat if it serves as their ‘sole or main’ residence

Evening Standard

Polanski apologises for ‘unintentional’ house boat council tax mistake

A Green Party spokesperson said he had ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay any tax owed.

Evening Standard

Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologises over London houseboat council tax 'mistake'

Green Party says Zack Polanski has ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay council tax owed

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Downing Street rally asks ‘silent majority’ to fight antisemitism

Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’

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Friday briefing: What the local election results tell us so far

In today’s newsletter: gains for Reform and losses for Labour in early results, but experts say overall picture underlines ‘the fracturing of British politics’

The Conversation

English local elections 2026: a story of a new kind of politics

Every election is a storytelling contest, with campaigning parties competing to frame the plot. This year’s local elections, the largest test of voters’ mood since the 2024 general election, have been dominated by two master-narratives.

Evening Standard

Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains

Labour was haemorrhaging council seats in local elections across England in bleak results for Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Farage hails ‘historic shift in British politics’ as Reform makes sweeping local election gains

The Reform leader compared the substantial gains to clearing Becher’s Brook, a famously difficult jump in the Grand National

Evening Standard

Labour appears to haemorrhage seats as first local election results roll in

Initial results painted a bleak picture for the Prime Minister, with Labour losing councillors in its traditional northern heartlands.

Evening Standard

Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.

The Independent UK

Labour could lose up to 1,850 councillors in local elections, polling expert predicts

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party

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