Green Party Checks Members for Hate Speech

May 6, 2026, 18:49
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The Green Party is looking at more than 30 people. These people want to be council members. The party thinks they wrote bad things about Jewish people online.

Main Body

Some members wrote things on the internet. They said bad things about the October 7 attacks. They also told lies about the 9/11 attacks. The party is now punishing these people quickly. The Labour Party is angry. They found 25 bad posts. They say these posts show hate. Some party leaders also had problems with social media posts. One member, Zoe Garbett, did not want to thank the police. She disagreed with how the police worked. Another leader, Zack Polanski, said things about the police that were not true. He later said he was wrong.

Conclusion

The Green Party is changing its rules. They want to stop hate speech in their party.

Learning

⚡ THE 'ACTION' PATTERN

Look at how we describe things happening right now in the text. This is the key to A2 English: The -ing form.

Examples from the story:

  • Looking at →\rightarrow Checking
  • Changing →\rightarrow Making something different
  • Punishing →\rightarrow Giving a penalty

How to use it: To talk about a current activity, use: Am/Is/Are + Word + ing.

Simple Swap:

  • The party is changing rules. →\rightarrow I am changing my clothes.
  • They are looking at people. →\rightarrow We are looking at a map.

Quick Tip: If you see -ing, the action is moving or continuing. It is not finished!

Vocabulary Learning

party (n.)
A group of people with a common purpose, especially a political group.
Example:The Green Party is a political group that focuses on environmental issues.
people (n.)
Human beings in general or a group of them.
Example:Many people attended the town meeting.
council (n.)
A group of people who make decisions for a community or organization.
Example:The council will decide the new school rules.
members (n.)
People who belong to a group or organization.
Example:The members signed the agreement together.
think (v.)
To have an opinion or belief about something.
Example:I think it will rain tomorrow.
wrote (v.)
To compose or produce written words.
Example:She wrote a letter to her friend.
bad (adj.)
Not good; harmful or unpleasant.
Example:The food was bad, so we left early.
online (adj.)
Connected to or available on the internet.
Example:You can buy the book online from the store.
internet (n.)
A worldwide computer network that connects many computers.
Example:The internet helps us find information quickly.
attacks (n.)
Violent assaults or violent acts against someone or something.
Example:The city faced attacks during the storm.
lies (n.)
False statements that are not true.
Example:He told many lies about his work experience.
punishing (v.)
Giving a penalty or punishment to someone.
Example:The teacher is punishing the students for cheating.
quickly (adv.)
At a fast speed; in a short time.
Example:She finished the homework quickly.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad about something.
Example:He was angry because his bike was broken.
posts (n.)
Messages or updates shared on social media or a website.
Example:She made several posts about her vacation.
show (v.)
To display or make visible.
Example:The pictures show the event clearly.
hate (n.)
Strong dislike or hostility toward someone or something.
Example:Hate can cause many problems in society.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:Leaders inspire their teams to work well.
problems (n.)
Difficulties or obstacles that need to be solved.
Example:There were many problems during the project.
social (adj.)
Related to society or interactions between people.
Example:Social media connects people from all over the world.
media (n.)
Newspapers, television, radio, or online platforms that share news and information.
Example:The media reported the accident to the public.
thank (v.)
To express gratitude or appreciation.
Example:She will thank her teacher for the help.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who maintain public safety.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the call.
disagreed (v.)
Stated a different opinion or did not agree with someone.
Example:He disagreed with the plan and suggested another idea.
worked (v.)
Performed tasks or performed a job.
Example:She worked hard to finish the project.
later (adv.)
After some time; at a later point.
Example:We will meet later at the park.
wrong (adj.)
Incorrect or not true.
Example:He was wrong about the answer to the question.
changing (v.)
Making or becoming different.
Example:They are changing the rules to make them fairer.
rules (n.)
Guidelines or instructions that people follow.
Example:Follow the rules to stay safe.
stop (v.)
To cease or end an action.
Example:Please stop the noise while we study.
speech (n.)
Words spoken to an audience or group.
Example:Her speech was inspiring and clear.