UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racism
Summary
The UK Green Party passed a motion declaring Zionism as racism, leading to criticism from Jewish groups and other politicians. Zack Polanski, the party leader, suggested giving leaders more control over party decisions and focused his efforts on a recent election, which he lost.Key Facts
- The UK Green Party voted to declare Zionism as racism at their October 4 conference.
- The motion also supported Palestinian liberation, the right of return, the BDS movement, and a full arms embargo on Israel.
- Party leader Zack Polanski proposed changes to give leaders more power in setting strategy.
- Polanski did not vote on the motion because he focused on a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.
- The Labour Party won the by-election, beating the Green Party.
- Polanski faced criticism for not participating in the motion vote and admitted some members felt let down.
- Most Green Party MPs and Jewish groups criticized the motion.
- Polanski was barred from entering Israel due to the party’s position and said he will remain as leader.
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