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Green Party at a "crossroads", says former co-leader Adrian Ramsay

The UK Green Party is facing internal instability following a contentious motion stating "Zionism is racism". Former co-leader Adrian Ramsay claims the party is at a "crossroads" and must return to its core environmental values to avoid a takeover by the hard left. The fallout includes the resignation of a Green mayor, the collapse of council pacts with Labour, and reports of nearly 20,000 members leaving the party. Senior members have warned that pro-Palestinian activists are increasingly influencing the party's direction.

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  • ✓ Former co-leader Adrian Ramsay stated the Green Party is at a "crossroads".
  • ✓ A motion declaring "Zionism is racism" led to the collapse of Green-Labour council pacts.
  • ✓ A Green mayor resigned from the party following the Zionism motion.
  • ✓ Former leadership warned the party must avoid being taken over by the hard left.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Adrian Ramsay publicly urged the party to refocus on environmental core values to prevent a hard-left takeover.

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  1. Former Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay Warns Green Party is at "Crossroads"

    The UK Green Party is facing internal instability following a contentious motion stating "Zionism is racism". Former co-leader Adrian Ramsay claims the party is at a "crossroads" and must return to its core environmental values to avoid a takeover by the hard left. The fallout includes the resignation of a Green mayor, the collapse of council pacts with Labour, and reports of nearly 20,000 members leaving the party. Senior members have warned that pro-Palestinian activists are increasingly influencing the party's direction.

    Why it matters

    The dispute centers on the ideological shift of the party away from eco-idealism toward hard-left politics. This tension has strained governing coalitions at the local level and created a divide between traditional environmentalists and new activist factions.

    What is confirmed

    • Former co-leader Adrian Ramsay stated the Green Party is at a "crossroads".
    • A motion declaring "Zionism is racism" led to the collapse of Green-Labour council pacts.
    • A Green mayor resigned from the party following the Zionism motion.
    • Former leadership warned the party must avoid being taken over by the hard left.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Green Party has lost nearly 20,000 members due to the Zionism motion.
    • Senior Greens warn the party is being taken over by pro-Palestinian activists.
    • Zack Polanski is facing pressure amid hard-left takeover warnings.
    • Adrian Ramsay suggested some new members would be more at home in the Socialist Workers Party.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of member loss totals
    • Further resignations of elected Green officials
    • Statements from Zack Polanski regarding party direction
    Sources used for this update (19)
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    5. BBC — Green Party at a "crossroads", says former co-leader Adrian Ramsay
    6. The Guardian — Green party must avoid being taken over by hard left, says former leader
    7. The Times — Senior Greens warn party being taken over by pro-Palestinian activists
    8. Yahoo News UK — Green Party Civil War Erupts After Ex-Leader Hits Out At New 'Hard Left' Members
    9. The Jewish Chronicle — How did eco-idealists of the 70s descend into Israel-hating Greens of today?
    10. GB News — Ex-Green Party leader issues 'hard-left takeover' warning as Zack Polanski faces pressure
    11. The Times — Green-Labour council pact collapses over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
    12. The Times of Israel — UK Green Party reportedly loses nearly 20,000 members amid backlash over 'Zionism is racism' motion
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