Green Party Leader Calls for UK to Withdraw Israel Trade Deal Following Lebanon Strikes
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in the UK, has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to terminate the UK-Israel trade agreement and impose stricter sanctions on Israel following recent Israeli military strikes on Lebanon. Speaking at a local election campaign launch, Polanski accused Israel of acting in an 'uncontrolled way' and labeled the situation as genocide. He further criticized the government's stance on the conflict with Iran, arguing that the UK is indirectly involved by allowing US forces to use British airspace for bombing operations. Polanski called for a ban on US usage of UK airspace and emphasized that human lives should not be weighed against economic costs. Additionally, the article highlights Polanski's criticism of Labour's housing policies, advocating for affordable social housing over luxury developments.
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Green Party Leader Calls for UK to Withdraw Israel Trade Deal Following Lebanon Strikes
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in the UK, has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to terminate the UK-Israel trade agreement and impose stricter sanctions on Israel following recent Israeli military strikes on Lebanon. Speaking at a local election campaign launch, Polanski accused Israel of acting in an 'uncontrolled way' and labeled the situation as genocide. He further criticized the government's stance on the conflict with Iran, arguing that the UK is indirectly involved by allowing US forces to use British airspace for bombing operations. Polanski called for a ban on US usage of UK airspace and emphasized that human lives should not be weighed against economic costs. Additionally, the article highlights Polanski's criticism of Labour's housing policies, advocating for affordable social housing over luxury developments.
The Guardian