Labour MP Jess Phillips has humorously commented on avoiding Green Party leader Zack Polanski following her breast reduction surgery, citing concerns that his claims about hypnotherapy might cause her breasts to enlarge again. Phillips, 45, a former safeguarding minister, made the remarks during a recent podcast appearance.

Phillips recounted that seven years prior, she underwent a breast reduction operation, which she described as costly but ultimately beneficial to her physical health. “My back’s very grateful for that operation,” she said, indicating relief from discomfort related to her previous breast size. She added that she would steer clear of Polanski, referencing his past statement that he could use hypnotism to increase women’s bust size.

The MP also revealed challenges she faced before the procedure, noting that medical professionals initially declined to perform the surgery because she had not ceased smoking as recommended. She eventually quit smoking and returned to undergo the operation successfully.

The exchange underscores an unusual intersection of politics and personal health matters, with Phillips addressing Polanski’s public claim from 2013, when he told a reporter he could enhance women’s breasts through hypnotherapy. Phillips’ lighthearted response reflects both personal experience and a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment of Polanski’s controversial statement.