UK Prime Minister Condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Motion
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion, ruling out future partnerships with the faction. He called the resolution "wrong" and "antisemitic" during a House of Commons address. The motion also called for a single Palestinian state, implying the elimination of Israel. The Green Party leader, Zach Polanski, was barred from visiting Israel following the motion's passage, which faced widespread criticism.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion.
- Burnham ruled out any future partnership between the Labour Party and the Green Party.
- The Green Party's motion also called for a single Palestinian state across historic Palestine.
- The motion was criticized by Jewish groups, other parties, and most Green Party lawmakers.
- Green Party leader Zach Polanski was barred from visiting Israel by the government.
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