Guardian UK Politics
Starmer says Polanski ‘is not fit to lead a political party’ after Golders Green police criticism
Keir Starmer has publicly declared Green Party leader Zack Polanski unfit for political leadership after Polanski shared a post on X criticising police tactics during the arrest of the Golders Green stabbing suspect. The prime minister called the post "disgraceful," defending officers who must make split-second decisions under extreme pressure. Polanski subsequently apologised, admitting he had reposted the content "in haste."
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Some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews
The UK government is signalling a potential crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for tougher action against inflammatory language at demonstrations. The warning comes as Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley declared the threat facing British Jewish communities the highest it has ever been. The move reflects growing pressure on Starmer to address a surge in antisemitic incidents linked to the conflict's fallout on British streets.
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Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in post defending UK veterans
Kemi Badenoch has issued an apology after her party used footage from the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in social media posts attacking Labour's Northern Ireland legacy legislation. The Conservative leader distanced herself from the decision, saying it was made by junior staff without her approval. The misstep risks deepening tensions around an already sensitive debate over how Britain reckons with its past in the Troubles.
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Starmer condemns Zack Polanski for sharing post criticising police at Golders Green stabbings
Keir Starmer publicly rebuked Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski after he shared a post questioning police conduct during the arrest of a suspect in the Golders Green stabbings. The Prime Minister called the move "disgraceful," arguing that officers making split-second decisions in dangerous situations deserve support, not criticism. Polanski apologised, saying he had shared the tweet "in haste," but the episode has intensified scrutiny of his leadership ambitions within the party.
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Dig Deep! Reform frontbench promotes JCBs after £200,000 donation from firm
Reform UK's top figures, including Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick, repeatedly promoted JCB's new pothole-fixing machine on social media and in public statements while the party accepted £200,000 from the construction giant. The coordinated praise for the JCB PotHole Pro raises serious questions about the line between political endorsement and paid influence. The revelation adds to growing scrutiny of Reform's financial relationships with donors.
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