Greens vote on Zionism motion

The Green party's top-ranked policy motion for October's Brighton conference would declare Zionism is racism and call for a single Palestinian state.

Polanski stays silent on motion

Green leader Zack Polanski has not publicly commented on the motion, though he is believed to have reservations about it.

Party fears Jewish members alienated

Senior Greens worry the motion could make Jewish supporters feel unwelcome and damage the party's relationship with the UK Jewish community.

“The risk is that if it passes as it is we are alienating ourselves from the Jewish community in the UK”

Polanski caught between factions

The leader faces pressure from left-wing members who joined under his leadership with strong views on Gaza and Israel, while also needing to protect Jewish members.

“Zack can try to be everything to everyone, and that doesn't always work in politics”

Amendments proposed to soften motion

Two amendments have been tabled to tone down the language, which Polanski appears to support as a middle ground.

Leadership test at autumn conference

Whether Polanski publicly opposes the motion will signal whether he can challenge newer members from Jeremy Corbyn's Labour without fracturing the party.