Green Party Leader Apologizes for Anti-Police Post

0:00On May 2nd, Zach Polanski, leader of the Green Party, just issued a public apology after sharing a social media post that slammed police for arresting. The suspect in Wednesday's Golders Green Staving, the post called out officers for allegedly kicking a mentally ill man, ignoring the two Jewish men hospitalized from the attack. This came amid growing calls for him to tackle anti-Semitism poisoning his party ahead of next week's local elections. Pressure ramped up fast, with heavy criticism from police, Jewish leaders, and even some in his own ranks hitting within 24 hours. Community Secretary Steve Reed called the apology not enough, and urged Polanski to drop candidates spewing anti-Jewish hate. Meanwhile, the party revealed it lacks a formal vetting process, leaving selections to local branches. Reactions poured in from across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, label Polanski disgraceful and unfit to lead, defending the split-second police decisions.

1:00Reform UK's Nigel Farage compared him to a budget Jeremy Corbyn, while conservatives branded the Greens a toxic party at its core. Israel's deputy foreign minister, even called him an extremist, fueling conspiracy theories. New digs uncovered more troubling candidates, like one comparing Jews to Nazis, another praising Hamas leader Yaya Sinwar's words as beautiful, and others pushing false flag claims on attacks or calling for violence against Israel. A few got suspended or investigated, and two were arrested this week for stirring racial hatred online. Local parties still back some, despite the backlash. As Britain's Jewish community faces real threats, the Greens promised to tighten candidate checks moving forward. With elections days away, Polanski's got to prove he can clean house or risk his party's future in the spotlight.