Zack Polanski, the Green party leader and candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, faced heckling after declaring himself an anti-Zionist during a Jewish community hustings. He stated that Zionism represents a form of racism due to its implications for Palestinians, which drew boos from the audience. The Green party is set to vote on a motion that could officially label Zionism as racism, raising concerns about potential alienation of Jewish supporters.
Polanski is reportedly supporting amendments to soften the motion's language. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the UK's stance against intimidation and threats during a meeting with Iran's foreign minister, discussing broader regional tensions and security concerns related to Iran's influence in the UK.