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Labour Accuses Greens of Antisemitism; Polanski Orders Vetting

5/6/2026

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Labour released a dossier alleging anti-Semitic and extremist remarks by 25 Green Party local election candidates, leading two to stand down.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned the remarks, announced standardized vetting and compulsory anti-Semitism training, and said most of its 4,500 candidates serve communities.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed called the views “toxic,” urged Polanski to expel the candidates, and warned the party could repeat Labour’s anti-Semitism crisis.

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Labour released a dossier alleging anti-Semitic and extremist remarks by 25 Green Party local election candidates, leading two to stand down.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned the remarks, announced standardized vetting and compulsory anti-Semitism training, and said most of its 4,500 candidates serve communities.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed called the views “toxic,” urged Polanski to expel the candidates, and warned the party could repeat Labour’s anti-Semitism crisis.