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The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

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Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far

The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

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Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far

The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

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