Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion
Summary
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, said he will not overturn a recent party motion that calls Zionism racist. The motion, passed by party members, will remain official policy until 2028, although Polanski wants to change it at that time.Key Facts
- The Green Party passed a motion describing Zionism as an ideology supporting a Jewish state that excludes or dominates non-Jewish people in historic Palestine.
- This motion was passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at the party conference.
- The motion caused division within the party and criticism from politicians, Jewish groups, the government, and European Green parties.
- Polanski did not vote on the motion and said he would not have supported it without changes.
- The policy must stay in effect for two years under the party’s rules, meaning it remains until 2028.
- Polanski respects the members’ vote and will not try to change the motion before then.
- Some Green MPs want to review how decisions are made because few party members voted on this issue.
- The motion’s controversy affected Polanski’s campaign for a local election, where he came second to Labour.
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