Polanski heckled at Jewish community hustings after saying that Zionism is a form of racism – UK politics live
Summary
Zack Polanski, the Green party leader and candidate for a UK byelection, said he is anti-Zionist and believes Zionism involves racism due to the displacement of Palestinians. He faced boos from the audience at a Jewish community event after making these remarks.Key Facts
- Zack Polanski identifies as anti-Zionist and Jewish.
- He says Zionism is a form of racism linked to the displacement and genocide of Palestinians.
- Polanski says criticizing Israel’s government and land occupation is not antisemitic.
- His comments were booed at a Jewish community hustings in Holborn and St Pancras.
- The Green party is debating a motion to officially declare Zionism as racism.
- There are concerns this motion could alienate Jewish supporters and cause splits in the party.
- The Green party conference vote will happen shortly before the Holborn and St Pancras byelection.
- Polanski aims to win the seat previously held by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
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