Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas
Summary
Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party, has urged the party to act quickly against candidates who have made antisemitic remarks. Some Green candidates have been suspended amid investigations into antisemitic comments posted online, while current party leader Zack Polanski condemned such remarks and disowned the candidates involved.Key Facts
- Caroline Lucas said antisemitic comments from some Green candidates are unacceptable and need immediate action.
- Two Green council candidates, Sabine Mairey and Saiqa Ali, were arrested for suspected online racial hatred and suspended after sharing antisemitic posts.
- Other candidates, including Brian Capaloff and Joe Belcher, are under investigation for posts related to antisemitism and conspiracy claims about attacks on Jewish people.
- Zack Polanski, leader of the Greens in England and Wales, condemned antisemitism personally and called for disciplinary action.
- The Green Party’s decentralized system means local groups choose candidates, which can slow the suspension process.
- The party is reviewing its vetting procedures to better prevent candidates with hateful views from being selected.
- Labour has criticized the Greens for acting too slowly to remove antisemitic candidates.
- The Green Party says only a small number of their 4,500-plus candidates have made unacceptable remarks so far.
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