Lambeth

Two Green Party council candidates in Lambeth, south London, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of antisemitic social media posts. One of the candidates, Sabine Mairey, was subsequently seen canvassing with other party members. This has led to criticism from the Labour party, suggesting the Green Party is not taking the issue seriously. Former Green leader Caroline Lucas has urged the party to take immediate action against candidates making antisemitic comments or posts, emphasizing that even a limited number of such cases cannot be ignored. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about antisemitism within political parties and the actions being taken to address them, particularly in the context of local elections.