Zack Polanski signals Green leaders need more power over policy amid furious Zionism row

Zack Polanski signals Green leaders need more power over policy amid furious Zionism row

Former leader Caroline Lucas suggested party membership ‘entryism’ was behind controversial vote to define Zionism as a form of racism

12 Oct, 06:14

Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote

Rapid growth means structures need to change and give leaders greater control, Polanski says in Guardian article Zack Polanski: How we’re transforming British politics Zack Polanski has signalled a potential overhaul of the Green party’s cherished grassroots democracy, calling for leaders to have greater control over strategic direction after a divisive vote equating Zionism with racism. The Green party leader has …

11 Oct, 15:00

Zack Polanski's Green Party reported to police over 'Zionism is racism' motion

Zack Polanski’s Green Party has been reported to the police after it voted to declare that “Zionism is racism” at its party conference in Brighton. A group of Labour MPs have now written to Sussex Police, asking the force to “secure the relevant evidence and assess whether a criminal investigation is warranted” into the party. In letters shared on social media, the nine MPs also asked Sussex Police to investigate a…

6 Oct, 13:21