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European Jewish News · Oct 9, 2026

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UK: Green Party leader Zack Polanski has vowed to remain in his position despite calls for his resignation following his defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Vivien Lichtenstein, chair of the Jewish Greens, said Polanski “should resign”, describing his failure to participate in the debate and vote on the party’s motion declaring Zionism a form of racism as a “big mistake”. Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas also criticised Polanski for failing to show leadership over the motion, saying he “should have been there and he should have voted”. Join EJN:

UK: Green Party leader Zack Polanski has vowed to remain in his position despite calls for his resignation following his defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Vivien Lichtenstein, chair of the Jewish Greens, said Polanski “should resign”, describing his failure to participate in the debate and vote on the party’s motion declaring Zionism a form of racism as a “big mistake”. Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas also criticised Polanski for failing to show leadership over the motion, saying he “should have been there and he should have voted”. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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