Hasan Piker criticises UK left-wing but praises Zack Polanski

Influencer Hasan Piker has criticized UK left-wing politics as being in “a state of disarray” while praising Zack Polanski for driving renewed growth for the Green Party. In an interview published by The Independent on Sunday, June 21, Piker also spoke positively of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, describing him as “unbelievably empathetic” and saying he prioritizes humanitarian rights over popularity. The article notes that Piker has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s military action in Gaza and was scheduled to travel to London for an event this month. It says his entry was banned by the UK Home Office. Before the ban, Labour MP David Taylor and a Jewish campaign group accused Piker of antisemitism, allegations he strongly denies.