Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas
Caroline Lucas has urged the Green Party to take immediate action against candidates who have made antisemitic comments ahead of the May 2026 elections. While the number of cases is small, Lucas emphasized that hate speech has no place in the party. The party has suspended several candidates and is reviewing its vetting processes to prevent future incidents.
- ▪Caroline Lucas called for immediate action against Green Party candidates who made antisemitic remarks.
- ▪Candidates Sabine Mairey and Saiqa Ali were arrested and suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts.
- ▪The Green Party is investigating other candidates, including Brian Capaloff and Joe Belcher, over controversial online statements.
- ▪Zack Polanski, current leader in England and Wales, condemned antisemitic comments and disowned those responsible.
- ▪The party acknowledges its decentralized structure may slow down disciplinary actions compared to other political parties.
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Caroline Lucas said: ‘There’s no place for antisemitism or any hate speech in the party.’ Photograph: Peter Flude/The GuardianView image in fullscreenCaroline Lucas said: ‘There’s no place for antisemitism or any hate speech in the party.’ Photograph: Peter Flude/The GuardianGreen partyGreens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says LucasFormer leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptable UK politics live – latest updates Peter Walker Senior political correspondentTue 5 May 2026 11.39 EDTLast modified on Tue 5 May 2026 12.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe former Green leader Caroline Lucas has called for the party to take immediate action against candidates who have made antisemitic comments or posts, following a series of…
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