Zack Polanski criticises Falkner’s comments on British Muslims and antisemitism as “inflammatory”
Middle East Eye • 60.7K views • 1d ago
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski has criticised remarks by former Equality and Human Rights Commission chair Kishwer Falkner, who suggested British Muslims had failed to show solidarity with Jewish communities following antisemitic attacks.
Speaking on a programme hosted by Trevor Phillips, who has previously faced accusations of Islamophobia, Polanski described Falkner’s comments as “inflammatory” and warned they risk deepening division. Polanski stressed that those in positions of influence should focus on bringing communities together
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