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Man Charged in Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianberlingske+11DWlsm-lvThe Independentindex-hrTimes of Indiaindian-expressDawnklix-ba+3 more5d ago14 sources

Man Charged in Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

Scottish police have arrested and charged a man in connection with suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people, including a taxi driver and an Uber rider. Muslim groups and political leaders have condemned the incidents, attributing them to a 'poisonous far-right narrative'.

How to stop Reform
Opinion1mo ago

How to stop Reform

Jeremy Corbyn, Gary Stevenson, Suzanne Moore, Zack Polanski and others reflect on Nigel Farage’s surging party

Keir Starmer Addresses Antisemitism, Warns Iran
WorldFTThe Guardiannos+13globe-and-mailsvenska-dagbladetder-standardmorgunbladiddelfi-ltdigi24The IndependentTimes of India+5 more1mo ago16 sources

Keir Starmer Addresses Antisemitism, Warns Iran

Labour leader Keir Starmer has taken a strong stance against antisemitism, warning Iran against inciting division in British society and urging universities to publish data on antisemitic incidents. He also convened a summit with UK Jewish groups and highlighted antisemitism within the Green Party.

Golders Green Attack Suspect Charged; UK Politician Apologizes for Police Criticism
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Golders Green Attack Suspect Charged; UK Politician Apologizes for Police Criticism

A suspect has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing attack on three men in Golders Green, London. Separately, UK Green Party politician Zack Polanski apologized for sharing a social media post criticizing the police response to the incident.

Hundreds of Thousands March Against Far Right in London
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianyle-uutiset+17nosFrance 24orfpublicoaktualne-czdigi24The Independentindex-hr+9 more3mo ago20 sources

Hundreds of Thousands March Against Far Right in London

Hundreds of thousands of people marched through central London in a major demonstration against the far right, weeks before key elections and amid growing support for hard-right movements in the UK, with organizers claiming half a million participants.

‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski

Exclusive: England and Wales Greens leader outlines economic policy including help to meet rising energy costs and water re-nationalisation Successive governments have turned the UK from a manufacturing economy to one where the basics of life have been privatised and are rented back to people at a crushing cost, Zack Polanski will say. In a speech billed as the Green leader’s biggest policy intervention since he took over as leader six months ago, Polanski will argue that decades of gradual e...

UK Local Elections Loom, Testing Keir Starmer and Labour
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+27FTThe GuardianFox Newsyle-uutisetnosruvfazDW+19 more1mo ago30 sources

UK Local Elections Loom, Testing Keir Starmer and Labour

Ahead of critical local elections in the UK, political analysis focuses on the potential impact on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, with some reports highlighting challenges from other parties and specific candidates. The elections are seen as a significant test for the current political landscape.

Zack Polanski's Potential Succession to Corbynism Debated
OpinionThe GuardianNew Statesman1mo ago2 sources

Zack Polanski's Potential Succession to Corbynism Debated

Political commentators are discussing whether Zack Polanski could be seen as Jeremy Corbyn's successor, with some analyses focusing on what lessons the Green Party should draw from the decline of Corbynism. The articles explore the future direction of left-wing politics in the UK.

UK Raises Terror Threat to Severe After Golders Green Attack
WorldBBCNYTwsj+52FTle-mondeThe GuardianCNNdr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutiset+44 more1mo ago55 sources

UK Raises Terror Threat to Severe After Golders Green Attack

The United Kingdom has elevated its terrorism threat level to "severe" following an attack on Jewish men in Golders Green, London. Authorities warn that another attack is highly likely, prompting reviews of public protests and increased vigilance.

‘Boobgate’ tells us nothing about Zack Polanski | Zoe Williams
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

‘Boobgate’ tells us nothing about Zack Polanski | Zoe Williams

The anti-Green media were overjoyed when they happened upon this story from the party leader’s former career as a hypnotherapist. In fact, they’re the ones who have been bamboozled We need to talk about boob hypnosis. Did you know that hypnosis can help you make healthier dietary choices, and with the right balance of protein, fibre and positive visualisation, you can become considerably more stacked? Just kidding – I don’t think this actually works and I don’t care what cup size you are. I r...

Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory

Party leader Zack Polanski says surge in numbers ‘proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens’ The Green party said its membership has passed 200,000 this weekend in the wake of its victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection overturning a huge Labour majority. The party’s membership has tripled since September last year, when it was about 68,000, after the announcement of Zack Polanski as its new leader. Continue reading...

UK Election Prediction in Gorton and Denton
PoliticsNew Statesman4mo ago

UK Election Prediction in Gorton and Denton

A new prediction indicates that Zack Polanski's party is running neck-and-neck with Labour and Reform in the Gorton and Denton constituency, with parties separated by only hundreds of votes.

Analysis of Green Party Factions and Strategy for Unity
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Analysis of Green Party Factions and Strategy for Unity

An article discusses the split within the Green party between two factions and proposes a strategy that could bring them together. It suggests that if Zack Polanski can be both popular and radical, focusing on issues like price controls, he might find a unifying mission for the party.

UK Convicts Two Men in Landmark Chinese Spying Case
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+36wapoThe Guardianyle-uutisetnosle-figaroSCMPrzeczpospolitatvn24+28 more1mo ago39 sources

UK Convicts Two Men in Landmark Chinese Spying Case

A UK border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting a Chinese spy agency in Britain. This marks the first time in British history that individuals have been found guilty of spying for China.

Green Party Co-Leader Polanski Explains 'Inaccurate' Police Criticism
WorldThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

Green Party Co-Leader Polanski Explains 'Inaccurate' Police Criticism

Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski has explained his 'inaccurate' criticism of officers following an incident in Golders Green, admitting his response 'wasn't appropriate' and suggesting he was traumatized. A minister has since stated Polanski is 'not fit to lead a party' due to the incident.

Macron Visits Athens, Boosts Greek-French Strategic Cooperation
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+43NYTwsjFTThe GuardianNPRCNNFox Newsyle-uutiset+35 more2mo ago46 sources

Macron Visits Athens, Boosts Greek-French Strategic Cooperation

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Athens, pledging military backing for Greece and emphasizing the strengthening of strategic cooperation between the two nations. His visit highlighted the Greek-French alliance and shared European challenges.

Zack Polanski Calls for Nuance in Antisemitism Discussions
PoliticsThe Guardian2mo ago

Zack Polanski Calls for Nuance in Antisemitism Discussions

Green party leader Zack Polanski urged politicians to approach discussions on antisemitism with 'consideration, care and nuance,' criticizing Keir Starmer for what he described as 'silly games' in accusing the Green party of downplaying hate crimes.

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Builds Team Amid Surging Polls
OpinionNew Statesman2mo ago

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Builds Team Amid Surging Polls

With the Green Party experiencing a surge in popularity according to recent polls, its leader, Zack Polanski, is reportedly focusing on building his inner circle and strengthening his team. This indicates strategic preparations for future political influence.

Greens Position Radical Economic Policy as Alternative to Labour
PoliticsThe GuardiantelexThe Independent+2New Statesmanhungary-today3mo ago5 sources

Greens Position Radical Economic Policy as Alternative to Labour

Zack Polanski has positioned the Green Party's economic policy as a radical alternative to Labour's, proposing reforms to taxes, tackling 'rip-off Britain', and overhauling fiscal rules to focus on wellbeing over GDP targets.

Zack Polanski repeated claim hypnosis can increase breast size, BBC interview reveals
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

Zack Polanski repeated claim hypnosis can increase breast size, BBC interview reveals

Green party leader has said he immediately apologised for comments made in 2013 Sun interview, but footage six days later shows him standing by claim Zack Polanski’s claim to have immediately apologised for offering hypnosis intended to increase a woman’s breast size has been cast into doubt by the emergence of a 2013 interview with the Green party leader. In 2013, before he entered politics, Polanski was approached by a Sun journalist to see if a hypnotherapy session could make her breasts b...

Green Party's Historic Gorton and Denton By-Election Win
PoliticsThe IndependentNew Statesman4mo ago2 sources

Green Party's Historic Gorton and Denton By-Election Win

New Green MP Hannah Spencer addressed misinformation ahead of her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, a win that has sparked strong reactions and debate among readers regarding Labour's leadership and shifting political allegiances.