A political party founded by a Polish prince who once challenged Nigel Farage to a duel is hoping to make gains in Haringey.

Polish Pride was set up by Prince John Zylinski to represent EU citizens following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.

It is also campaigning on a range of local issues – including a call to abolish council tax – and its founder hopes to appeal to people of all backgrounds.

Prince Zylinski said: “Our people are being well-received on doorsteps by English and Polish voters alike. People from across the spectrum are supportive of our appeal for help to protect the rights of all minorities.

“Voters also welcome our campaigning at a local level on real issues that affect real people, such as the need for proper rubbish collections and more police on the streets.

“Our candidates are of Polish heritage but they are also Londoners who love the British way of life. We want a safe and clean city for everybody.”

Polish Pride is fielding three candidates in the borough: Pawel Lemanowicz and Regina Roszczynska, who are both standing in Harringay; and Dorota Lopatynska-De-Slepowron, who is running in Tottenham Hale.

Haringey is home to a significant number of citizens from the European Union, who are eligible to vote in council elections on May 3.

As well as abolishing council tax, the party’s policies include building a million homes in London and planting a million trees across the capital.

Prince Zylinski was born in the UK and has been a successful property developer in London for over four decades.

He is the son of a famous Polish war hero who led a victorious cavalry charge against the Germans, saving 6,000 Jews in the process.

In 2015, he made headlines after challenging Nigel Farage to a duel in Hyde Park following comments made by the then-Ukip leader on immigration.

The following year, he stood as a candidate in the mayoral election in London, polling 38,000 votes.