Anti-Semitism allegations expand to target UKs Green Party leader

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The Green Party has seen significant growth in recent years, with its membership increasing from 65,000 in July 2025 to over 220,000 today. The party’s fortunes began to change rapidly after Keir Starmer took over as Labour leader in July 2024, and it now polls at around 17 percent, level with the Conservatives and one point ahead of the governing Labour Party.

The Green Party’s shift towards a more outspoken stance on Palestinian issues has been credited with attracting new supporters. The party’s support for Palestinians has been unapologetic, with leader Zack Polanski describing Israeli actions in Gaza as a “genocide”. This stance has drawn criticism from some quarters, who have accused the Greens of promoting anti-Semitism.

The party’s by-election victory in Gorton and Denton, where 30 percent of the population is Muslim, was seen as a significant upset. The Greens’ campaign focused on Gaza, which resonated with voters. However, this success has also led to accusations of sectarianism and promoting anti-Semitism.

Some media outlets have suggested that individuals who were previously associated with Labour’s alleged “anti-Semitism crisis” have joined the Greens. Tony Greenstein, a Jewish anti-Zionist and founding member of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, was targeted by these claims after joining the party in March 2025.

The Green Party’s leadership is now facing pressure to respond to these accusations. The party’s response will determine its future prospects and potentially the direction of British politics.

Source: Al Jazeera