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Labour Minister ‘Tries to Coax Zack Polanski Into Breaking Anti-Terror Law’

A senior Labour MP, Mike Tapp, has been accused of attempting to coerce Green Party leader Zack Polanski into breaking anti-terrorism laws by asking if he supports the Palestine Action group. This comes after the government upheld a ban on the group. Journalists and commentators have raised concerns that Tapp's question could lead Polanski into making an illegal statement under the Terrorism Act, which penalizes expressing support for Palestine Action with up to 14 years in prison. Tapp is known for his strong support of the group's proscription and Israel.

A senior Labour MP has been accused of trying to get Green party leader Zack Polanski to commit a criminal offence by asking him if he supports Palestine Action.

After the government had won its appeal to maintain the ban on the direct action group on Monday, Polanski posted on X raising concerns about the branding of protest as terrorism.

Labour MP and home office minister Mike Tapp replied to Polanski’s post, asking: “Do you support the Palestine Action group?”

Multiple commentators responded to Tapp’s post raising concerns that he was trying to trick Polanski into saying something illegal.

Under the Terrorism Act, expressing support for Palestine Action is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Journalist Owen Jones wrote: “Mike Tapp is trying to coax Zack Polanski into saying he supports Palestine Action. That’s so he can get a political opponent arrested for their opinions.

“That tells you all you need to know about this government and their hideously sinister law.”

Tapp is a vocal supporter of the proscription of Palestine Action, as well as a longstanding supporter of the state of Israel. He was appointed as a co-honorary vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel in 2024, and in 2025 criticised prime minister Keir Starmer’s move to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Novara Media has approached Tapp for comment.

Clare Hymer is head of articles at Novara Media.

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Labour Minister ‘Tries to Coax Zack Polanski Into Breaking Anti-Terror Law’

A senior Labour MP, Mike Tapp, has been accused of attempting to coerce Green Party leader Zack Polanski into breaking anti-terrorism laws by asking if he supports the Palestine Action group. This comes after the government upheld a ban on the group. Journalists and commentators have raised concerns that Tapp's question could lead Polanski into making an illegal statement under the Terrorism Act, which penalizes expressing support for Palestine Action with up to 14 years in prison. Tapp is known for his strong support of the group's proscription and Israel.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the Labour MP's actions as an attempt to entrap a political opponent using a controversial law, highlighting concerns over the legal implications of expressing support for Palestine Action. The tone criticizes the government's approach and emphasizes the potential misuse of anti-­

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