Ex-Greens co-leader urges council groups to reject Zionism policy
Summary
Adrian Ramsay, former co-leader of the Green Party, has asked Green councillors to reject a party motion that calls Zionism racism and supports a single Palestinian state, if rejecting it helps them stay in local government coalitions. This disagreement shows division within the party, as some Green groups have rejected the motion to maintain partnerships with other parties like Labour and the Liberal Democrats.Key Facts
- The Green Party adopted a motion calling Zionism racism and supporting a single Palestinian state.
- Adrian Ramsay opposes this motion and encourages councillors to reject it to keep power locally.
- Labour has told local parties to end deals with Greens if they do not disown the motion.
- Several Green council groups have already rejected the motion to keep coalitions with other parties.
- Ramsay supports a position that both Palestinians and Israelis should have their own states.
- Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski supports the motion but wants to amend the call for a single Palestinian state.
- Ramsay warned that breaking coalitions could let right-wing parties take control and harm local services.
- The debate highlights tensions between national party policies and local political cooperation.
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