Zack Polanski: “I would not have voted for the motion and instead would have voted for an amended version.”

I believe Israelis and Palestinians should have equal rights in a democracy.

I will not tolerate antisemitism. No one will be made unwelcome because of their background, their faith or where they worship.

His win today against right-wing smears is a win not only for him, but for all global majority politicians, whatever party they serve, in their fight against racist abuse.

He did exactly what an excellent councillor would do, working to calm down and heal division, and was praised across party lines at the time for doing so.