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UK Prime Minister Condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Motion

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.

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What happened

01British Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion.
02Burnham ruled out any future partnership between the Labour Party and the Green Party.
03The Green Party's motion also called for a single Palestinian state across historic Palestine.
04The motion was criticized by Jewish groups, other parties, and most Green Party lawmakers.
05Green Party leader Zach Polanski was barred from visiting Israel by the government.

The Green Party leader, Zach Polanski, was barred from visiting Israel following the motion's passage, which faced widespread criticism.

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