Green Party faces widening backlash after adopting 'Zionism is racism' policy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urging Green leader Zack Polanski to reverse the vote, as Jewish groups condemn the policy and Labour figures reject future cooperation.
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Green Party prepares to debate Zionism motion at conference
The Independent ↗Motion to label Zionism as racism draws attention
Middle East Eye ↗Pro-Israel advocates protest outside Green Party conference
Middle East Eye ↗Party leaders and members engage in heated debate
Guardian Politics ↗Green Party votes to recognize Zionism as racism
Middle East Eye ↗Policy passes with 1,022 to 813 vote margin
Guardian Politics ↗Jewish groups and Israeli government condemn Green Party motion
Financial Times ↗Israel condemns Green Party, bans Zack Polanski
The Independent ↗Head of Jewish Greens may leave party over vote
Guardian Politics ↗Israel officially bars Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski
Middle East Eye ↗Coverage examines wider context and tensions exposed by vote
Al Jazeera ↗BBC reports tensions exposed among Greens by conference vote
BBC Politics ↗Scottish Green co-leader discusses motion and two-state solution
BBC - Home ↗Lord Mann warns over treatment of Green Party members
The Independent ↗Senior Labour figures rule out cooperation with Greens
Guardian Politics ↗BBC report identifies Lubna Speitan's court testimony
BBC News ↗Blair urges Labour to rule out a Green alliance
Daily Mail ↗Labour candidate condemns Greens' Zionism motion
Middle East Eye ↗Greens investigate member who proposed Zionism motion
BBC Politics ↗Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse the motion
BBC - Home ↗Campaign Against Antisemitism refers Greens to equality watchdog
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