Green Party adopts motion labeling Zionism as racism and endorsing a single democratic Palestinian state
At its Brighton conference, the Green Party of England and Wales voted 1,022 to 813 to pass a motion that labels Zionism as a form of racism and calls for a single democratic Palestinian state throughout historic Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital. Deputy co‑leader Mothin Ali publicly supported the motion, while party leader Zack Polanski was absent, focusing on a by‑election campaign, and the party’s five MPs and several former leaders warned the measure could be divisive.
The party set up a locked safe room with a private entrance and a “No Access To Press” sign, which was used for a meeting with a rabbi. Israel’s foreign ministry responded by saying the stance provides legitimacy to terrorism and urged British parties to denounce the resolution.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 73h later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
- Coverage peaked at 6 outlets in a single hour
Why it matters
The decision could reshape UK political debate on Israel‑Palestine and affect relations between the Green Party and Jewish communities as well as UK‑Israel diplomatic ties.
How this story developed
- Sep 22 Green Party leader clashes with pro-Palestinian motion calling for Israel's dissolution
- Oct 2 Polanski publicly declared an anti‑Zionist stance at a hustings event.
- Oct 4 The conference established a locked safe room for Jewish participants amid the Zionism debate.
- Oct 4 The motion passed with 1,022 votes for and 813 against, adopting language that labels Zionism as racism and endorses a single democratic Palestinian state throughout historic Palestine.
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