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Green Party Candidates Face Backlash Over Antisemitic Remarks

4/11/2026

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A dossier shows Green Party candidates Mark Adderley and Aziz Hakimi shared antisemitic remarks and conspiracy theories on social media, prompting criticism.
Labour chair Anna Turley urged Green leader Zack Polanski to withdraw support for these candidates, calling them crackpot conspiracy theorists.
Polanski acknowledged vetting many candidates is challenging but affirmed due diligence and called for sanctions on Israel's actions.

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A dossier shows Green Party candidates Mark Adderley and Aziz Hakimi shared antisemitic remarks and conspiracy theories on social media, prompting criticism.
Labour chair Anna Turley urged Green leader Zack Polanski to withdraw support for these candidates, calling them crackpot conspiracy theorists.
Polanski acknowledged vetting many candidates is challenging but affirmed due diligence and called for sanctions on Israel's actions.