Zack Polanski: “We need to end oil and gas drilling in the North Sea for good.”

I'm the only Jewish leader of a political party. I'm a victim of antisemitism every day and I've made it clear Jewish people are welcome in my party.

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.