Labour Ends Coalitions Over Zionism Policy

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1. 15 Oct

   Labour is currently in coalition with the Greens on local councils in Sheffield, Lewes and Warwick, while, in more than 10 other areas, Labour run the council with the Greens as part of a broader coalition.

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• 15 Oct Labour councils told to end agreements with Greens who do not condemn ‘Zionism is racism’ policyBridget Phillipson, chair of the Labour Party in England and Wales, instructed local councils to terminate agreements with Green partners who do not condemn the latter’s “Zionism is racism” policy. This directive came after Andy Burnham called the motion antisemitic during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday. The controversial policy was adopted at the Green party conference on October 4th by a narrow margin of…The Guardian
• 15 Oct Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policyLabour has instructed its local council groups to terminate power-sharing arrangements with the Green Party if the Greens do not condemn a recent motion equating Zionism with racism, which Labour deems antisemitic. This directive will affect 18 councils in England and Wales where both parties currently collaborate. Labour's chairwoman Bridget Phillipson urged Green party members to reject this stance and call for…Evening Standard
• 15 Oct Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policyLabour plans to end power-sharing agreements with the Green Party on local councils if Green councillors do not disavow a recent policy declaring Zionism as a form of racism within seven days. This ultimatum affects 19 councils where both parties share power directly or alongside others. The Greens have criticized Labour's move, calling it undemocratic and accusing them of interfering in local party autonomy.BBC
• 15 Oct Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policyLabour council groups have instructed their Green coalition partners to condemn a motion passed at the Green Party conference that Labour deems antisemitic. If the Greens do not provide assurances within seven days, Labour will terminate these local power-sharing arrangements, affecting 17 councils in England and one in Wales. Labour’s chairwoman Bridget Phillipson emphasized the importance of rejecting antisemitism…Evening Standard
• 15 Oct Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policyLabour council groups are asking their Green Party partners to condemn a motion passed at the Green Party conference regarding Zionism, which Labour deems antisemitic. If the Greens do not provide assurances within seven days, Labour will terminate its local power-sharing arrangements with them. Bridget Phillipson, Labour’s party chairwoman, stated that this is about upholding values and rejecting antisemitism in…Evening Standard
• 15 Oct Labour poised to sacrifice power-sharing council deals with Greens if local parties don't reject 'Zionism is racism' stance within a weekLabour is considering ending its power-sharing deals with the Green Party on local councils due to recent anti-Semitic actions by the Greens, including support for a "Zionism is racism" motion at their conference. Labour has given local Green groups one week to reject this stance and call for it to be reconsidered nationally; otherwise, Labour plans to terminate these collaborations in over ten council areas where…Daily Mail

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