Thousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, alleging human rights violations and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). They called for international intervention and accountability for civilian deaths and injuries amid ongoing unrest.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant "globalise the intifada" but stressed he is "not interested" in policing language. Speaking to the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, Polanski said he would not personally use the phrase as it distracts from more effective protest messaging. The comments come amid controversy over his retweet of a post criticizing police actions during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect, which he described as "traumatic". Meanwhile, Labour faces speculation about potential leadership challenges ahead of local elections, and the SNP has said it will seek a new independence referendum if it wins a majority in next week's Scottish parliament election.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage use of the phrase "globalise the intifada" on pro-Palestine marches but insists he is not interested in policing people's language. Speaking to the BBC, Polanski said he wants people to be more effective in their protests and can make their point without using controversial phrases. His comments come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatened to ban some pro-Palestine demonstrations and called for tougher action on language used on protest marches. The transport secretary Heidi Alexander meanwhile described Polanski's retweet of a post criticizing police after the Golders Green attack as "disgusting" and "absolutely abhorrent", saying he is not fit to lead a political party.
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has condemned Green Party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging police used excessive force during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Alexander called the action "disgusting" and "absolutely abhorrent," saying Polanski is not "fit to lead a political party." The suspect, Essa Suleiman, 45, has been charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London. The UK's terror threat level was raised to severe following the attack.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been criticised for retweeting a post on X suggesting police used excessive force when arresting the suspect in the Golders Green double stabbing. Home Office minister Mike Tapp said he was disgusted that anyone with this view leads a political party. The Jewish Labour Movement accused Polanski and his 'comrades' of being soft on terrorists. The incident comes as two Green candidates in Lambeth have been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred over alleged antisemitic social media posts.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under fire for retweeting a post suggesting police used excessive force when arresting the Golders Green attack suspect. Home Office minister Mike Tapp said he is 'disgusted that anyone with this view is leading any political party.' The Jewish Labour Movement accused Polanski of being 'soft on terrorists.' Two Green candidates in Lambeth have also been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred over alleged antisemitic social media posts.
