The ex-MI6 chief referred to as Polanski a “actually harmful” man.
The ex-MI6 chief referred to as Polanski a ‘actually harmful’ man (Picture: Getty)
The previous Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Sir Richard Dearlove, has spoken out in regards to the chief of the Inexperienced Social gathering of England and Wales, Zack Polanski’s controversial stance on UK defence and overseas coverage, notably his previous ideas that the UK ought to go away NATO and rethink its nuclear deterrent.
In a clip posted on X (previously Twitter) by Defence On The Brink, Sir Richard, who served as head of MI6 from 1999 to 2004, stated: “I feel his [Polanski’s] view of geopolitics is verging on the absurd. This man is de facto harmful.” The ex-MI6 chief went on to say he “intensely disliked” the marketing campaign Mr Polanski had run within the Gorton and Denton by-election – which on Friday (February 27) noticed Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, declare victory, with Reform in second and Labour third – as a motion to “seize the Muslim vote”.
Sir Richard Dearlove stated a far-left alliance with the Greens ‘ould be a really harmful prospect for the UK’s nationwide safety’ (Picture: Getty)
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated Inexperienced’s win within the Larger Manchester constituency, which was triggered after the resignation of former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne on well being grounds, was a “very disappointing outcome” for Labour.
The Inexperienced Social gathering had campaigned on a platform of “Cease Islamophobia” and “Cease Reform”. Earlier than this by-election, Gorton and Denton had been thought of a protected Labour seat.
Celebrating the swing of 27.5% from Labour to Greens, Mr Polanski, who has drummed up a swell of assist since being elected celebration chief in September, stated: “If we see a swing like this on the subsequent common election, there will probably be a tidal wave of recent Inexperienced MPs”.
“He has made loopy statements about NATO,” Sir Richard added. “He is come out with some bizarre thought a few army alliance with Brazil and Mexico.”
Earlier than coming into politics full-time, Mr Polanski labored as an actor and a hypnotherapist. He was initially energetic within the Liberal Democrats, standing as a council candidate in 2016. He joined the Inexperienced Social gathering in 2017, cited as being moved by the celebration’s stance on refugee rights. He served as Deputy Chief between 2022 and 2025 and is a member of the London Meeting. In September 2025, he was elected Chief of the Inexperienced Social gathering in a landslide victory, with 85% of the vote.
Born David Paulden, he modified his title to his familial title, Polanski, on the age of 18. He additionally modified his first title, deciding on Zack in homage to the Jewish character of the identical title from the novel Goodnight Mister Tom. He has come out as homosexual and is vegan.
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