Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion
Summary
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has asked the Green Party of England and Wales for more details about a recent motion that describes Zionism as a form of racism. The EHRC is reviewing whether this motion could lead to discrimination against Jewish people, while the Green Party says it opposes antisemitism and will not exclude Zionist members.Key Facts
- The Green Party passed a motion calling Zionism an ideology promoting a Jewish state that dominates non-Jewish people in historic Palestine.
- The EHRC wrote to the Greens to assess if the motion may break the Equality Act 2010 by potentially discriminating against Jewish people.
- Many Jewish groups, Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs criticized the motion and raised concerns about antisemitism.
- Labour said it would end power-sharing with Greens on local councils unless the motion is disowned.
- Four of five Green MPs and two former party leaders expressed criticism of the motion.
- The Green Party said the motion is a political statement and does not affect membership rules or disciplinary processes.
- The Greens reaffirmed their commitment to fight antisemitism and support Jewish members.
- The EHRC said it will decide if action is needed after reviewing more information from the party.
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