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Labour Plans Pro-Palestine March Ban, Greens Cite Antisemitic Exploitation

5/1/2026

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Polanski Warns

Green Party leader Zack Polanski, the only Jewish head, warned Labour’s move to curb pro-Palestine marches exploits antisemitic violence.
A 45-year-old man stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, before police subdued him.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she could amend law to stop pro-Palestine marches over hate crimes.
Robert Hayward says Labour lose ~1,850 seats and Greens gain ~500 in May 7 elections.

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Khan Declares Emergency

Terrorism Legislation reviewer Jonathan Hall called the rise in antisemitic rhetoric an emergency and urged a moratorium on pro-Palestine marches.
A 45-year-old man stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, before police subdued him.
Mayor Sadiq Khan said antisemitism in London reached unprecedented levels, describing fear as highest ever.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warned hate marches could quickly lead to violent antisemitic actions.

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Polanski Warns

Green Party leader Zack Polanski, the only Jewish head, warned Labour’s move to curb pro-Palestine marches exploits antisemitic violence.
A 45-year-old man stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, before police subdued him.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she could amend law to stop pro-Palestine marches over hate crimes.
Robert Hayward says Labour lose ~1,850 seats and Greens gain ~500 in May 7 elections.

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