Polanski Backs Scottish Independence Referendum in Visit

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, visited Scotland on Friday to support the Scottish Greens ahead of the Holyrood elections on May 7, where he voiced strong backing for a potential independence referendum if Scottish voters demand it.

Speaking at a press conference in Glasgow, Polanski described the movement for Scottish independence as unstoppable and urged the UK government to respect the democratic will of the Scottish people. He criticized what he called a sinister attitude from Westminster, likening its stance to locking the doors at a house party after guests express a desire to leave. "There's only so long you can keep people in a system or in a process that is against their will before people understand they get more resentful, more angry, more frustrated," Polanski told journalists. He added that he could not understand why a UK prime minister would seek to retain a nation that had demonstrated through votes its wish to exit the union.

Polanski also targeted UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting's recent comments on LBC radio, where Streeting ruled out another referendum even if the Scottish National Party secures a majority at Holyrood, as...