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‘Boobgate’ tells us nothing about Zack Polanski | Zoe Williams

The controversy around Zack Polanski’s past as a hypnotherapist is described as a distraction from his current political work.
Williams argues the piece is a ‘twist of fate’ that reflects more on media narratives than on Polanski's character.
The author notes Polanski was not promoting hypnotherapy for breast enhancement, just being polite to a client.
The piece argues the past should not derail consideration of Polanski’s environmental and social justice agenda.
The article frames the 2013 era details as background rather than a present-day predictor of Polanski’s leadership.
The columnist emphasizes that belief in ‘positive thinking’ should not override political scrutiny.
The author concludes that the story reveals little about Polanski and urges readers to focus on current politics.
Zoe Williams identifies the piece as a reflection of intra-left debates about priorities.
The article recounts how a Sun journalist sought to lampoon woo-woo therapy, illustrating media sensationalism.
Williams argues readers should consider Polanski’s present contributions rather than past associations.

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