Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post

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Jul 28, 2026 · 6:48 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post

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Reform UK reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski to police, accusing him of inciting murder after he shared a T‑shirt image featuring a guillotine and a reference to Nigel Farage. Polanski later removed the post and the Green Party said he condemned the image. Nigel Farage and Reform UK spokespersons publicly criticised the post, calling for legal action.

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▪Reform UK lodged a police report against Zack Polanski for alleged incitement of murder over a guillotine T‑shirt image.
▪The T‑shirt displayed the slogan “We’re only making plans for Nigel” alongside a guillotine graphic, referencing Nigel Farage.
▪Zack Polanski deleted the image from his Instagram and the Green Party stated he condemned the content.

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▪ Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post — BBC News — UK

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