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Polanski faces resignation calls after Greens adopt Zionism is racism policy

The Green leader's by-election defeat has intensified a dispute over the conference vote, with Jewish Greens demanding his resignation and Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging reversal.

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Green members prepare to vote on Zionism motion

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Brighton conference adopts policy by 1,022 votes to 813

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Israel bars Polanski as condemnation of policy grows

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Nine Labour MPs request police scrutiny of conference

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Labour figures reject prospect of cooperation with Greens

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Greens investigate party member behind the Zionism motion

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Prime Minister Burnham calls for motion to be reversed

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Campaign Against Antisemitism refers Greens to equality commission

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Polanski loses election but vows to remain leader

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Jewish Greens leader calls for Polanski to resign

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  1. Leader of Jewish Greens calls for Zack Polanski to resign
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  3. UK Greens leader Polanski loses by-election amid Zionism row
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  4. Anti-Israel Greens’ chief Polanski loses UK parliamentary election to Labour candidate - The Times of Israel
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  5. British prime minister criticises Green Party’s motion on 'Zionism is racism', says it is 'terrible judgement'
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  1. Zack Polanski's Green Party referred to EHRC over 'Zionism is racism' motion as ex-leader considers quitting
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  2. Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party's Zionism motion
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  3. UK Greens surge in bid for ex-PM's seat amid Zionism controversy - Courthouse News
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  1. Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion
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  2. Labour candidate condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion ahead of by-election
    Middle East Eye
  3. The UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racism
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  4. Labour figures rule out working with Greens after Zack Polanski's party passes ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
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  5. Yes, Zionism is racism
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  1. Green Party member behind anti-Zionist motion ‘close friend’ of jailed al Qaida terrorist
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  2. Is Zionism a form of racism?
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  3. Labour figures rule out working with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
    Guardian Politics
  4. The UK Green Party’s Zionism is Racism vote
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  5. The UK's Green Party declares 'Zionism is racism'
    Middle East Eye

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  1. Zack Polanski said a vote for him is a vote ‘for Israel’ as shock comments resurface
    Home | GB News
  2. I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after backlash to Zionist motion
    BBC - Home
  3. Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
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  4. UK Green Party declares Zionism is racism, angering Israel - The Business Standard
    The Business Standard
  5. Before UK Greens, who else has equated Zionism with racism?
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