Zack Polanski

June 19, 2026, 10:39 am

Polanski has done everything he possibly could to disassociate himself from his own previous Zionism, but it is not enough. It never would be. Because Zionism isn’t the problem.

By Nicole Lampert

June 15, 2026, 11:31 am

The curse of the useful idiot

How a generation learned to mistake belonging for truth and why the price will be paid by everyone else

By Leo Pearlman

Greens leader Zack Polanski with co-deputy leaders Mothin Ali and Rachel Millward

June 2, 2026, 2:06 pm

Fighting Green Party antisemitism and bigotry from the inside

SPECIAL REPORT: A new group within the Greens seeks to take on the wave of Jew-hate that seeks to engulf the party. Jewish News speaks to one of its key members

By Daniel Sugarman

June 2, 2026, 10:55 am

Polanski backs monitoring of British-Israeli nationals who served in the IDF

Green Party's leader is on a list of signatories demanding that 'war criminals' in the UK are held accountable

By JN Reporter

Houses of Parliament. (Andrew Buchanan on Unsplash via Jewish News)

May 28, 2026, 10:49 am

As the country travels to political extremes, many Jews remain stuck in the middle

The far left and hard right thrive on the same fuel: grievance, division and permanent outrage

By Leo Pearlman

Green Party leader Zack Polanski (centre) with Lewisham mayoral candidate, Liam Shrivastava and Hackney mayoral candidate, Zoe Garbett (second right), at the launch of the party's campaign for the local elections on May 7, at One Friendly Place in Greenwich, south London. Picture date: Thursday April 9, 2026.

May 22, 2026, 12:03 pm

Eight questions for the Green Party after Makerfield candidate fiasco

While the party does not appear able to answer most of these, perhaps readers will consider them

By Daniel Sugarman

May 12, 2026, 11:11 am

Polanski apologises for failure to pay council tax

A Green Party spokesperson described the situation as an “unintentional mistake” and said he had “immediately taken steps” to pay any tax owed

By Jewish News Reporter

May 11, 2026, 5:48 am

Zack Polanski and the politics of moral evasion

He is Jewish, we are told. Repeatedly, by him and his sycophants, as though his heritage is a permission slip. It is not

By Roy Zabludowicz

May 8, 2026, 10:27 am

Survey shows the Green Party is not widely associated with antisemitism

Poll also finds younger voters are less likely than older generations to view antisemitism as a serious societal problem

By JN Reporter

May 6, 2026, 2:25 pm

Polanski reposts message from former councillor who called for Jewish event to be ‘blown up’

Green Party leader shared message from Harriet Bradley ahead of local elections across England this week

By Annabel Sinclair

May 6, 2026, 9:56 am

Polanski admits he was wrong to describe himself as Red Cross spokesperson

Green leader says he “used the wrong word” after falsely claiming to be a British Red Cross spokesperson

By JN Reporter

May 6, 2026, 9:52 am

Polanski: Corbyn had ‘really positive’ ideas for governing country

Green party leader asked by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme how he would avoid becoming a new version of the independent MP for Islington North

By JN Reporter

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party

May 5, 2026, 7:35 pm

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross

British Red Cross denies Green Party leader held such a role, as other concerns are raised about Polanski's professional background

By Jewish News Reporter

May 4, 2026, 9:52 am

Green Party activists criticise ‘inexperienced’ Polanski over antisemitism row

Exclusive: Party activists in Brent admit Zack Polanski’s “incendiary” comments are costing support in key council, with one Jewish Green candidate branding him a “liability”

By Lee Harpin

Screen grab from body worn camera issued by Metropolitan Police of police officers confronting and arresting a 45-year-old man who remains in custody, they have said, following two people being stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London. Issue date: Wednesday April 29, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

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May 3, 2026, 11:48 am

Polanski appears to double down on criticism of police who stopped Golders Green attack

Green Party leader told the BBC, "I was very concerned by what I saw and I remain concerned" despite apologising for sharing a critical social media post

By Jewish News Reporter

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