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Reform UK to hold press conference after Met rules out investigating Polanski over anti-Farage message – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian World - Published: 30 Jul 2026 11:20

Green party said it was ‘obvious from the start’ that Polanski had not committed an offence In its statement yesterday the Metropolitan police said that “a crime should be recorded” in relation to the person wearing the T-shirt showing a guillotine and the phrase “we’re only making plans for Nigel” that was in the picture shared by Zack Polanski. The Met said:The event where that occurred took place in Bristol and as a result, we have transferred the crime report to Avon and Somerset police. They will consider what further action should now follow.We have carefully considered the available evidence in relation to a photograph taken at a political event in Bristol and subsequently shared on social media as part of a gallery of 20 images.Particular consideration has been given to the context around the image; its use of song lyrics, and the marketing of the T-shirt as a satirical piece. Continue reading...