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UK Green Party Loses 20,000 Members Amid Anti-Zionist Resolution Controversy
The UK Green Party has lost approximately 20,000 members since May, with its membership falling to about 212,000. This follows a controversial resolution passed on October 4 that declared Zionism a form of racism and called for a single democratic state in historic Palestine.
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What happened
- 01The UK Green Party lost about 20,000 members, reducing its total to 212,000.
- 02A party resolution on October 4 labeled Zionism a form of racism.
- 03The resolution called for a single democratic Palestinian state replacing Israel.
- 04Four of five Green Party MPs opposed the resolution, citing concerns for Jewish members.
- 05Several local officials resigned, including Drew Keryk from Cornwall.
- 06Israel condemned the resolution, accusing the party of denying Jewish self-determination.
The resolution has caused internal division, with several MPs opposing it and some local officials resigning. Israel has condemned the move, calling it a denial of Jewish self-determination.
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