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Green Party debates “Zionism is racism” motion amid byelection risk

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC · How we work

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The Green Party of England and Wales is debating a “Zionism is racism” motion at its Brighton conference.
The motion would label support for Zionism as racism and could discipline party members.
Leader Zack Polanski remains undecided about how he will vote on the motion.
Senior Greens warn the controversy could damage the party’s chances in the 8 October Holborn and St Pancras byelection.

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The Green Party of England and Wales is debating a “Zionism is racism” motion at its Brighton conference.
The motion would label support for Zionism as racism and could discipline party members.
Leader Zack Polanski remains undecided about how he will vote on the motion.
Senior Greens warn the controversy could damage the party’s chances in the 8 October Holborn and St Pancras byelection.