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Right-wing media watch: In branding Zack Polanski a ‘creep,’ Sarah Vine scrapes the barrel and merits the red pen

Left Foot Forward examines a Daily Mail column that calls Zack Polanski a 'creep' and argues it amounts to dehumanisation rather than policy critique.
The piece argues Vine’s column uses personal smears about Polanski’s appearance and identity rather than presenting evidence of wrongdoing.
The analysis notes selective outrage, contrasting Vine’s focus with coverage of Reform UK materials that lacked legal imprints.
The piece questions the framing of Polanski’s Jewish identity and whether criticism of Israel can be legitimate political expression.
The article argues journalism should scrutinise policy specifics, not resort to personal smear tactics.
Left Foot Forward frames the piece as an example of deteriorating standards in right-leaning commentary.

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