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New Reform councillor resigns whip after Holocaust denial comments brought to light

A party spokesperson also confirmed that it is in the process of revoking Jay Cooper’s membership

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Jay Cooper (Facebook/JayCooper

Abdul Monsur (whocanivotefor.co.uk)

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Holocaust-denying councillor elected in Tower Hamlets despite Aspire Party suspension

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Saiqa Ali (photo: Green Party)

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Candidate dropped by Greens for ‘openly antisemitic’ social media posts elected in Lambeth

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Mark Adderley with his wife Nadia Sawalha (photo: screenshot via YouTube - The Sawalha-Adderleys)

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Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha’s husband Mark Adderley elected despite Green suspension over ‘antisemitic’ comments

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Orthodox Jews in Stamford Hill, Hackney

‘It’s going to be a rough few years’ – Jewish residents of Hackney voice concern as Greens claim historic victory

By Jamie Shapiro

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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, congratulates Zoë Garbett after her election as mayor for Hackney (Image: Getty)

Jake Wallis Simons

By Jake Wallis Simons

The success of the Greens is another kick in the teeth for Britain’s Jews

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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch campaigning in London on Wednesday 6 May, the day before elections (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Exclusive: Labour’s Middle East policy let antisemites use antizionism as a cover, claims Badenoch

By Jane Prinsley

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Exclusive: Greens in Hackney ‘agree to loosen rules on home extensions in bid for Orthodox Jewish vote’

Eco-populist party signals willingness to relax planning restrictions ahead of local elections

By Jane Prinsley

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May 6, 2026 15:58

E981T6 Orthodox Jews crossing the road in Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, UK

Greens accused of ‘exploiting’ Gaza war as 30 candidates probed over alleged antisemitism

Comments from candidates are ‘totally unacceptable and require immediate action’ says former Green leader

By Jane Prinsley

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May 6, 2026 15:52

Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party, speaks with residents during a visit to the Winslade Estate on April 09, 2026 (Getty Images)

Antisemitism allegations are a ‘badge of honour’, says Bradford independent candidate who made ‘revolting’ anti-Jewish posts

Sharat Hussain pledges to give half of his salary to pro-Palestine causes

By Jamie Shapiro

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May 6, 2026 15:11

Sharat Hussain has posted antisemitic content (Image: (left - X/SharatHussain) (middle-top - Instagram/s114rat) (right - Instagram/s114rat) (middle-bottom - Who Can I Vote For?))

Green Party candidate made post about ‘Jewish cockroaches’ on social media

Raja Ateeq celebrated that ‘Muslim countries are being united’ against Israel

By Daniel Ben-David

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May 6, 2026 08:04

A Green Party coloured electioneering rosette, typically used in canvassing votes in local, council, national or European election in the UK (Getty Images)

Local Greens tell voters to support candidate suspended over antisemitism

The party’s own deputy leader also urged those dismissed over antisemitism allegations to seek legal advice against it

By Jane Prinsley

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May 1, 2026 10:14

Green Party candidate Mark Adderley with his wife, Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha (Screenshot via YouTube - The Sawalha-Adderleys)

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Golders Green attacks turn next week’s elections into a test of Britain’s resolve on antisemitism

Voters now have a chance to stand with the Jewish community by rejecting sectarian candidates campaigning on hostility to Israel, who inflame rather than inform, and who divide rather than govern

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May 1, 2026 09:56

A Police forensics officer photographs the crime scene in Golders Green on April 29, 2026 (Image: Getty)

Senedd candidate arrested amid probe into pro-Nazi website

One post states ‘anyone who murders a Jew is doing the world a favour’

By Jane Prinsley

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April 30, 2026 12:46

William Jeffreys (williamjeffreys.co.uk)

Watch the replay: Major parties to Face The Voters in JC livestream event ahead of local elections

Audience members will be able to submit questions to the field in real time

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April 28, 2026 10:33

Watch the replay: Major parties to Face The Voters in JC livestream event ahead of local elections

Tories drop ‘Zio’ post candidate after pressure from JC

The Jewish Leadership Council said the Conservatives needed to explain how Ishfaq Hussain was selected

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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April 24, 2026 09:38

Tories drop ‘Zio’ post candidate after pressure from JC

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