Zack Polanski’s push to cancel the Green Party’s annual conference to focus on the October 8 Holborn and St Pancras byelection hit a wall—party leadership refused, citing lost revenue and logistical chaos. Behind the scenes, whispers suggest Polanski may have wanted to dodge a divisive vote equating Zionism with racism, a motion he’s reportedly backing with amendments to soften its tone. Despite the tension, the party stands firm: they’ll run a strong campaign and host their biggest conference yet—balancing high-stakes politics with a controversial agenda.

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