Polanski condemns Starmer’s ‘high on drugs, soft on Putin’ jibe as ‘beneath the office of the prime minister’
Polanski brands Starmer jibe ‘disgraceful’ as he hits out at PM’s ‘cheap jokes’
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned Sir Keir Starmer's “high on drugs, soft on Putin” jibe as “disgraceful” and “beneath the office of the prime minister”.
- Polanski criticised the prime minister on BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme for deploying “cheap jokes” on serious issues during Prime Minister's Questions last month.
- Sir Keir's attack referenced Polanski's past advocacy for legalising all drugs and leaving Nato.
- Polanski clarified his position on drug legalisation, stating it is a public health approach aimed at reducing harm and deaths through regulation.
- He also confirmed his ambition to stand for a parliamentary seat in London when an opportunity arises.
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