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Green Party Defends Against Anti-Semitism Allegations Amid London Attacks
4/27/2026, 9:35:24 PM
Core Event: Green Party Faces Anti-Semitism Claims, Polanski Responds
Zack Polanski, a 43-year-old Green Party representative, told Good Morning Britain that the party “doesn’t have any more of a problem” with anti-Semitism than any other political party or society. He made the remarks after *The Telegraph* reported that Green Party activists described Jewish people as “an abomination to this planet” and questioned whether an arson attack on four Jewish-charity ambulances in Golders Green was staged to blame Iran.
Background & Context: Recent Attacks on Jewish Sites in London
The statements came after a series of attacks on Jewish sites across London, including an arson attack on four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in Golders Green and fire-bomb attacks on synagogues in Finchley and Kenton. These incidents have intensified scrutiny of anti-Semitic sentiment in UK politics.
Key Figures & Groups
- Zack Polanski – Green Party representative, Jewish, who defended the party.
- Steve Reed – Labour MP, now Housing Secretary, who called a Jewish Conservative donor a “puppet master” in 2020 and later apologized for “inappropriate” remarks.
- Green Party activists – Individuals whose anti-Semitic comments were reported by *The Telegraph*.
- Labour Party – Cited by Polanski as politicising anti-Semitism.
- Jewish charity – Owner of the four ambulances targeted in Golders Green.
Data & Statistics
Four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity were set on fire in Golders Green. Fire-bomb attacks were reported on synagogues in Finchley and Kenton. No quantitative data on the number of Green Party members involved in the alleged statements is provided.
Official Statements & Responses
Polanski emphasized that anti-Semitism is a cross-party issue, criticizing Labour for “politicising” the matter. He highlighted Steve Reed’s 2020 tweet calling a Jewish donor a “puppet master” and Reed’s subsequent apology for “inappropriate” remarks. The Green Party has not issued a separate formal response within the provided sources.
Criticism & Opposition
*The Telegraph*’s investigation revealed Green Party activists describing Jewish people as “an abomination to this planet” and suggesting the Golders Green ambulance attack might have been staged to implicate Iran. These allegations have fueled accusations that the party harbours anti-Semitic attitudes among members.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The source reports activists’ speculation that the ambulance arson was staged, but offers no independent verification. Additionally, while Polanski asserts parity with other parties, no comparative data on anti-Semitism incidents across parties is presented, leaving the extent of the problem unquantified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Asked whether the Greens had an anti-Semitism problem, Mr Polanski, who is Jewish, told Good Morning Britain: “I don’t think it has any more of a problem than any other political party or in society.” — Zack Polanski, Green rep
- “And far too often I see the Labour Party politicising this.” — Zack Polanski, Green rep
- “an abomination to this planet” — Unnamed Green activist (as reported)
- “Last month, The Telegraph revealed that Green Party activists had described Jewish people as “an abomination to this planet” and questioned whether the attack on four Jewish charity-owned ambulances in Golders Green was staged to blame Iran.” — Unnamed Green activist (as reported)
