Green Party splits deepen as Polanski urged to apologise over handling of ‘Zionism is racism’ motion Senior Greens are now facing calls to apologise for comments made following the conference motion The Independent UK · Oct 21
For the future of green politics, look beyond the Green party Environmentalists of all political hues must find the language and ideas that turn passion for climate action into impetus, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Green Party activists plotting to oust Caroline Lucas amid fallout over 'Zionism is racism' vote Green Party activists are plotting to oust former party leader Caroline Lucas, according to reports. Evening Standard · Oct 13
'Complete and utter rubbish': Caroline Lucas rejects anti-Zack Polanski plot claim CAROLINE Lucas has rejected claims she is plotting to oust Zack Polanski as Green Party of England and Wales leader. The National (Scotland) · Oct 13
Pro-Palestine Greens call for former leader Caroline Lucas to be ousted over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion criticism The former party leader has been a vocal critic of the controversial motion passed last week The Independent UK · Oct 13
Green MP calls out Zack Polanski’s ‘lack of leadership’ on Zionism motion The controversial ‘Zionism is racism’ motion was passed by members at the Greens conference last weekend The Independent UK · Oct 10
Green MP says party must guard against ‘capture by extremists and racists’ Ellie Chowns also said there had been a ‘lack of leadership’ from Zack Polanski on the ‘Zionism is racism’ motion at the party’s conference. Evening Standard · Oct 10
Polanski under pressure over by-election defeat and ‘Zionism is racism’ motion He attempted to put a positive spin on his defeat in Thursday’s poll, saying the Greens had increased their vote share in a usually safe Labour seat. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Labour hails byelection win as return of leftwing voters after Starmer era Party now polling 15 points above Greens, who had been ahead of Labour before Keir Starmer resigned as PM The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Zack Polanski facing calls to quit as Green Party leader after by-election defeat Former party leader Caroline Lucas has accused Polanski of a failure in leadership, while the chair of the Jewish Greens committee called for him to resign The Independent UK · Oct 9
Jewish Greens leader calls for Polanski to resign over ‘dereliction of duty’ Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali retained the Holborn and St Pancras seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer for her party, seeing off Zack Polanski’s challenge. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Chair of Jewish Greens calls for Zack Polanski to resign after byelection loss Vivien Lichtenstein urges party leader to quit over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy – but could face no-confidence motion herself The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Polanski insists he will carry on as Green leader despite by-election defeat Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali retained the Holborn and St Pancras seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer for her party, seeing off Zack Polanski’s challenge. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Zack Polanski defends Green leadership after Caroline Lucas criticism Zack Polanski has defended his position as Green Party leader amid criticism from a party colleague after he failed to win a seat in Parliament in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 9
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 A promising future now looks perilous for election loser Zack Polanski. He sowed, now he reaps There was a real chance of a Green byelection win in Holborn and St Pancras. He made bad decisions and cost his party dear, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Evening Standard · Oct 9 Zack Polanski hit by Green fury after Holborn by-election defeat and Zionism vote debacle COMMENTARY: Green Party leader Mr Polanski has weeks, if not days, to show he can deliver leadership on highly divisive issues
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Polanski vows to carry on as Greens leader after by-election defeat to Labour Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali retained the seat for Labour after former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer stepped down.
Evening Standard · Oct 9 Counting begins in Holborn and St Pancras as Polanski could come under pressure Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali appears to be ahead in the early stages of tallying the votes in north London.
Evening Standard · Oct 2 Greens ‘absolutely united’, Polanski claims amid warnings about Gaza debate The Greens are likely to debate on Sunday at their annual party conference whether Zionism is racist.
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Green Party conference overshadowed by fresh row as ex-leaders slam motion to classify Zionism as racism The motion will be debated and voted on during the Green Party’s annual conference in Brighton this weekend
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 ‘Geldof started flicking Vs at Farage’: the story of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front-row seat How five months in 2016 that encompassed Boris Johnson siding with Vote Leave, Jo Cox’s murder and David Cameron’s resignation shaped the UK’s future
The Guardian - UK · May 30 Green leaders warn party it must listen to Reform voters’ concerns to confront inequality Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas say party must seek to understand why disenfranchised electorate were attracted to Nigel Farage’s party
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham Exclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliament
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection Sarah Wakefield, Manchester city councillor, to stand for party after initial candidate withdrew