From The Independent · · 1m 10s
Board of Deputies calls Greens racist over anti-Zionist policy
Board of Deputies labels Green Party 'racist' after motion on antisemitism passes.
In brief
Board of Deputies labels Green Party 'racist' after motion on antisemitism passes. The Board of Deputies of British Jews declared the Green Party of England and Wales racist for adopting a motion that calls Zionism racism, urging other parties to avoid coalitions with the Greens unless they reject the policy…
Board of Deputies declares Greens racist
The Board of Deputies of British Jews branded Zack Polanski’s Green Party 'racist' after voting on a new motion.
Motion passed by 118 votes to one
A resolution passed by 118 votes to one declared that the Greens 'by adopting an antisemitic platform become a racist party'.
Green Party denies discrimination
The Green Party insisted it does not discriminate against people who hold Zionist views.
Board urges coalition caution
The motion urged other parties not to form coalition deals with the Greens unless they rejected the policy.
Labour threatens Green groups
Labour has already issued an ultimatum to local Green groups it is currently in coalition with, telling them to disown the motion or lose the party’s support.
What it means
The Board of Deputies of British Jews declared the Green Party of England and Wales racist for adopting a motion that calls Zionism racism, urging other parties to avoid coalitions with the Greens unless they reject the policy.
