Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy
Summary
Labour has said it will stop sharing power with the Green Party on local councils unless Green councillors reject the party’s recent policy calling Zionism a form of racism. Labour wants local Green groups to confirm this within seven days, or Labour will end coalitions in 19 councils where they work together.Key Facts
- Labour is demanding local Greens disown the policy that says Zionism is a form of racism.
- The Green Party adopted this policy at its recent conference.
- Labour shares power with Greens in 19 local councils, including Sheffield, Lewes, and Warwick.
- Labour wants local Greens to send a clear rejection of the policy and urge their national leaders to reconsider it.
- If Greens do not comply, Labour will end power-sharing deals locally.
- The Green Party argues Labour should not interfere with local groups’ decisions and denies that criticism of Israel equals antisemitism.
- Labour’s local coalitions require approval from the national party bodies, while the Greens leave local decisions more autonomous.
- The policy has caused disagreement within the Greens and criticism from Jewish groups and some Green MPs.
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