- Green Party leader Zack Polanski's approval ratings have significantly dropped following a public dispute with the Metropolitan Police chief, Sir Mark Rowley.
- Sir Mark criticised Mr Polanski for sharing an 'inaccurate' social media post alleging police brutality during an arrest in Golders Green.
- Mr Polanski faced condemnation from within his own party and from Sir Keir Starmer, who called his actions 'disgraceful'.
- Despite apologising for the post, Mr Polanski later stated that the police commissioner's open letter was 'not an appropriate way to do politics'.
- The controversy comes days before crucial local elections, where the Green Party is still anticipated to make substantial gains, particularly in London.
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