Polanski said his family 'fled the Nazis'. But all four of his grandparents were born in Britain - long before the war

Daily Mail - Oct 2, 2026

As the leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski's heart-rending speech mentioning his ancestors' escape from the Holocaust drew applause. But his family tree has raised questions.

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