Zack Polanski: “If I’d done it deliberately, I’d be apologising.”

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.

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.

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