Greens’ Polanski says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but warns against march bans
Zack Polanski has warned against banning a planned pro-Palestine protest in London, arguing that outlawing chants like 'globalise the intifada' would infringe on free speech. While he does not support the use of the chant, he believes policing language is not the solution to ensuring Jewish safety. Polanski also reiterated his apology for sharing a post criticizing police conduct following an attack in Golders Green.
- ▪Zack Polanski stated he would discourage the use of the chant 'globalise the intifada' but opposed banning it on free speech grounds.
- ▪Polanski apologized for sharing a social media post criticizing police after an arrest in Golders Green, saying it was not the appropriate forum.
- ▪Keir Starmer called for tougher action against the chant, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said decisions on bans await a review of protest laws.
- ▪Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley accused Polanski of undermining officers, prompting Polanski to request a private meeting.
- ▪Kemi Badenoch called for all pro-Gaza marches to be stopped, claiming they normalize hatred toward Jews, but did not support banning a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson.
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Polanski on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, where he reiterated his apology for sharing a post criticising police after the Golders Green attack. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PAView image in fullscreenPolanski on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, where he reiterated his apology for sharing a post criticising police after the Golders Green attack. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PAZack PolanskiZack Polanski warns against banning London pro-Palestine protest Green leader also says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but outlawing it would restrict free speech UK politics live – latest updates Peter Walker Senior political correspondentSun 3 May 2026 06.43 EDTLast modified on Sun 3 May 2026 06.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleZack Polanski has said he would…
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