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The Guardian Politics1 May 2026

Met police commissioner denies ‘intervening in politics’ after accusing Polanski of fueling tensions – UK politics live

The Green party leader reshared a post on social media that appeared to show officers kicking the suspect in the Golders Green attack in the head Full report: Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Green attack arrest will have ‘chilling effect’, says Met chief Morning, welcome to our UK politics blog. The Metropolitan police commissioner Mark Rowley has denied he was “intervening in politics” after he wrote an open letter to Zack Polanski over the way officers arrested the Golders Green attack

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Guido Fawkes1 May 2026

WATCH: Met Chief Blasts Polanski for “Interfering” in Operational Policing

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has defended the two officers who apprehended the knife-wielding terror suspect in Golders Green, after Zack Polanski retweeted a ridiculous claim yesterday that they had used excessive force to bring him down. Two heroes having to deal with a clown like Polanski suggesting they hadn’t done their job properly……

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Conservative Home1 May 2026

Rupert Matthews: What will replace Police and Crime Commissioners?

We will have a national police force and a number of regional police forces. Who will hold governance over them, and raise taxes to pay for them? The Labour Government has not yet said. The post Rupert Matthews: What will replace Police and Crime Commissioners? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics30 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Green attack arrest will have ‘chilling effect’, says Met chief

Mark Rowley defends officers who arrested suspect in Wednesday’s incident and calls on Green party leader to show solidarity The Metropolitan police chief has said that Green party leader Zack Polanski sharing a post about the arrest of the Golders Green terror suspect will have a “chilling effect”. Met officers arrested a 45-year-old man after two Jewish people were stabbed in the suburb of north-west London on Wednesday. Police said the suspect was shot with a stun gun to subdue him. Continu

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts

The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts

The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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Express Politics30 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski ripped apart by Zia Yusuf in astonishing BBC QT rant: ‘Should be ashamed!’

Reform UK home affairs spokesman launches extraordinary tirade after Green leader reposted criticism of police

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

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Express Politics30 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski ripped apart by Met Police chief over outrageous Golders Green response

Sir Mark Rowley tears into the Green Party leader amid massive backlash over social media post

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Express Politics30 Apr 2026

Golders Green suspect had previously been referred to Prevent, Met confirms

The Met Police have issued a statement.

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Conservative Home30 Apr 2026

Festus Akinbusoye: London is not broken, but it can be much better

A police force shaped primarily around being liked rather than being effective operates with one hand tied behind its back. The post Festus Akinbusoye: London is not broken, but it can be much better appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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