Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism
The UK Green Party has officially adopted a policy equating Zionism with racism and calling for a single Palestinian state. The move has caused internal friction, with most party MPs opposing the motion and expressing concern over the impact on Jewish members.
Why it matters
This policy shift marks a significant and controversial stance for a major political party, potentially impacting its electoral standing and internal cohesion.
Israeli flags from a pro-Israel rally outside the Green party conference venue in Brighton on Sunday. Photograph: Gary Roberts/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Israeli flags from a pro-Israel rally outside the Green party conference venue in Brighton on Sunday. Photograph: Gary Roberts/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Green party Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism Motion calling for single Palestinian state, which is opposed by most Green MPs and expected to be challenged, passes by 1,022 votes to 813
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Greens have formally adopted a policy that equates Zionism with racism and calls for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state, a move opposed by the bulk of the party’s MPs and which is expected to face legal challenge.
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