Zionism is racist, says Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer

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   UK Greens' 'Zionism is racism' vote sparks widespread condemnation

   The UK Green Party has voted to classify Zionism as a form of racism, sparking walkouts, condemnations, and concerns about antisemitism. The motion has been backed by Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer, but has been criticized by Labour figures, Conservative politicians, and Jewish groups. The vote has also led to the resignation of a Green councillor in Sefton.

   Why it matters

   The Green Party's decision has significant implications for British politics, particularly in the context of the party's potential coalition with Labour in future elections. The vote has also raised concerns about the party's stance on antisemitism and its relationship with the Jewish community. The issue has sparked a national debate about Zionism, racism, and free speech.

   What is confirmed

   • The Green Party of England and Wales has voted to classify Zionism as a form of racism.
   • Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer has backed the motion, stating that Zionism is racist.
   • The motion has sparked walkouts and condemnations from within the Green Party.
   • Labour figures have ruled out working with the Greens after the vote.
   • The vote has led to the resignation of a Green councillor in Sefton.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A Green member behind the Zionism motion is a 'close friend' of a jailed al-Qaeda supporter.

   What to watch next

   • The Green Party's response to criticism and potential disciplinary action against members who supported the motion
   • The impact of the vote on the party's relationship with the Jewish community and Labour Party
   • Potential consequences for the party's future electoral prospects
   Sources used for this update (34)

   1. Reuters — Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism
   2. theguardian.com — Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens needed him to act
   3. The Guardian — Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
   4. BBC — I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after backlash to Zionist motion
   5. elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 10/05 Links Pt2: ‘An entire nation bows its head and mourns’: Israel marks memorial day for Oct. 7; I....
   6. BBC — Zionism is racist, says Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer
   7. Haaretz — U.K. Greens' Anti-Zionist Motion Does Nothing to Help Palestinians and a Lot to Endanger Jews
   8. The Week — ‘Zionism is racism’: have the Greens been radicalised?
   9. The Jerusalem Post — 'Zionism is racism' vote sparks walkouts, condemnations from within Green Party
   10. Nation.Cymru — Green Party anti-Zionist motion was ‘ill-judged’, says First Minister
   11. The Herald — Ross Greer says Zionism is racist and Israel's creation was ethnic cleansing
   12. thecanary.co — Green Party threatened with EHRC by Jewish Labour Movement
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