I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after backlash to Zionist motion

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   Polanski faces backlash after Greens vote Zionism as racism

   The Green Party of England and Wales is facing international ostracism and internal revolt after voting to classify Zionism as a form of racism. Leader Zack Polanski is refusing to back down, stating he won't accept exclusion. The party is shedding members and losing global support, with Labour figures and former PM Tony Blair ruling out working with them.

   Why it matters

   The Green Party's decision has sparked intense criticism from Jewish groups, Labour politicians, and international allies. The party's stance on Palestine and Zionism has been a contentious issue, with opponents claiming it effectively calls for the eradication of Israel. This development has significant implications for the party's future and potential coalitions in British politics.

   What is confirmed

   • Britain's Green Party has voted to classify Zionism as a form of racism
   • The Green Party is facing international ostracism over the 'Zionism is racism' vote
   • Labour figures have ruled out working with the Greens after the vote
   • The Green Party is shedding members and losing global support
   • Zack Polanski has stated he won't accept exclusion from the party

   Still unconfirmed

   • Phil Davies, the party's Welsh deputy leader, quit and cancelled his membership after the vote

   What to watch next

   • Further reactions from international allies and Jewish groups
   • Potential consequences for the Green Party's future coalitions
   • Zack Polanski's leadership and potential challenges within the party
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. The Economist — Britain’s Greens have voted, shamefully, to say Zionism is racism
   2. Reuters — Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism
   3. Al Jazeera — Before UK Greens, who else has equated Zionism with racism?
   4. The Guardian — Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
   5. BBC — I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after backlash to Zionist motion
   6. www.jta.org — In Britain, ‘Jewish Greens’ chief mulls quitting party after ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion passes - ....
   7. www.dailymail.com — Tony Blair piles pressure on Andy Burnham to rule out a deal with the Greens as ex-PM warns Zack Polanski's party has 'crossed a line' with 'Zionism is racism' vote
   8. www.bbc.co.uk — I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after criticism of Zionist motion - BBC
   9. www.dailymail.com — Desperate Zack Polanski insists Greens have 'principled' stance on Palestine despite fury at 'anti-Semiti....
   10. www.gbnews.com — Labour figures rule out working with Greens after Zack Polanski's party passes 'Zionism is racism' vote -....
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