Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson
Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity grows
TL;DR
- Zack Polanski admits he used incorrect language by calling himself a British Red Cross spokesperson.
- The British Red Cross has confirmed Polanski was not a spokesperson for the charity.
- Polanski suggests media scrutiny is politically motivated due to the Green party's rising popularity and support for wealth taxes.
- He accuses right-wing media owners with financial interests of fearing increased taxes.
- Polanski defends the party against antisemitic comments from some candidates, promising stricter vetting and training.
- He acknowledges the need for the party to implement standardized processes to combat antisemitism.