The leader of the Jewish Greens has demanded the resignation of Green Party leader Zack Polanski following the adoption of a controversial policy equating Zionism with racism and advocating for the abolition of Israel. Pressure on Polanski has mounted after Caroline Lucas, the party’s former leader, criticized him for failing to engage with the debate before the policy was approved. The move has reignited internal divisions over the party’s stance on Israel, with Jewish members expressing strong opposition. The fallout raises questions about leadership accountability amid growing dissent within the party.
Vivien Lichtenstein says party leader should stand down over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy UK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of the Jewish Greens has called for Zack Polanski to step down as pressure increases on the Green leader to acknowledge anger within the party over a new policy that equates Zionism with racism and calls for the state of Israel to be abolished.The comments by Vivien Lichtenstein come after Caroline Lucas, the Greens’ former leader and first MP, criticised Polanski for a lack of leadership in missing the debate and vote at the weekend that resulted in the policy being passed. Continue reading...
