Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski

BBC Politics Friday 09 October 2026, 06:39 UTC 1 min read

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Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

Chris Mason (PERSON) Green Party (ORG) Zack Polanski (PERSON) Zionism (ORG)

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