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Green Leader Polanski Refuses to Apologize for Re-posting Guillotine Image Targeting Farage

Green Party leader Polanski has refused to apologize for sharing a social media post depicting a guillotine alongside the name of Nigel Farage, the former UKIP and Brexit Party leader. Polanski acknowledged the re-post was a mistake but declined to say sorry for the image, which shows a man wearing a t-shirt bearing a guillotine and the name "Nigel." The post, originally shared by someone else, was re-posted by Polanski before being deleted. Critics have condemned the image as violent and inappropriate, given Farage's public profile. Polanski's refusal to apologize has sparked further controversy, with opponents calling the action distasteful. The Green leader has not commented on whether any disciplinary action will follow within the party. The incident comes amid heightened political tensions in the UK, with figures from multiple parties weighing in on the appropriateness of the post. No further details have been provided by Polanski's office.

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