Tag: Zack Polanski

PoliticsOct 5, 2026

Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Zack Polanski

Green Party leader Zack Polanski addressed his autumn conference, urging voters to support the Greens to exert pressure on the Labour government. He argued that sustained Green advocacy has already influenced Labour's stance on climate and international issues, and he called for further action on housing, specifically proposing a three-year rent cap. Polanski also addressed internal party tensions regarding a controversial motion on Zionism. While emphasizing his commitment to human rights for both Israelis and Palestinians, he sought amendments to the motion to ensure it remains inclusive and avoids defining the party's position in a way that could alienate Jewish members.

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PoliticsOct 5, 2026

Israel bans Green Party leader after 'Zionism is racism' motion

The Israeli foreign ministry has banned UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country following a party conference vote that declared Zionism a form of racism. The motion, which calls for a single democratic Palestinian state, has sparked intense internal division and widespread condemnation from Jewish advocacy groups and other political parties. While Polanski did not vote on the motion, his failure to actively oppose it has drawn significant criticism. The party leadership remains split, with some members championing the motion as an anti-racist stance, while others, including senior MPs, warn that it alienates Jewish members and oversimplifies complex geopolitical realities.

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