Green Party leader Zack Polanski is heckled at a Jewish community hustings in Holborn and St Pancras after saying that, in practice, Zionism amounts to racism and describing himself as anti-Zionist. The comments prompt anger from some attendees, who heckle him during the event.
The remarks occur as Polanski campaigns ahead of a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras scheduled for next month. Multiple outlets identify him as standing for the Green Party and note the political context: the seat was previously held by Keir Starmer for Labour, and the election is seen as a contest that could affect efforts within the party to pass motions at the autumn conference.
Outlet coverage emphasizes different angles. The Guardian focuses on the heckling and the sensitivity of the message within the UK Jewish community, including concerns from within the Green Party about alienating voters. The Daily Mail highlights the “fury” framing and the specific wording attributed to Polanski, while also stressing that he is Jewish and anti-Zionist.
