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Polanski heckled at Jewish community hustings after saying that Zionism is a form of racism – UK politics live
UK NewsPolitics•September 25, 2026 at 11:48 AMNational

Polanski heckled at Jewish community hustings after saying that Zionism is a form of racism – UK politics live

By Taz Ali•The Guardian - UK News

The Green leader, who is Jewish, made the remarks as part of his campaign in the Holborn and St Pancras byelectionRichard Osley, the editor of the Camden New Journal, was at the hustings last night. Here is his take (as posted on X):Overall tonight was another hustings where most of the audience will have known who they were going to vote before they took their seats - one of the questions from the floor was asked by a Labour councillor.It was a space for attendees to make it clear to Zack Polanski how very much they disagree with him on Israel and Palestine - and how they feel offended by his views. Continue reading...

The Green leader, who is Jewish, made the remarks as part of his campaign in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection

Richard Osley, the editor of the Camden New Journal, was at the hustings last night. Here is his take (as posted on X):

Overall tonight was another hustings where most of the audience will have known who they were going to vote before they took their seats - one of the questions from the floor was asked by a Labour councillor.

It was a space for attendees to make it clear to Zack Polanski how very much they disagree with him on Israel and Palestine - and how they feel offended by his views.

Continue reading...