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Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski

BBC Political editor Chris Mason discusses the by-election outcome and what it means for the Greens Party.

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Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski

Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

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Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski

Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

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Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski

BBC Political editor Chris Mason discusses the by-election outcome and what it means for the Greens Party.

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