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Green Party’s “Zionism is racism” motion
First reported Oct 15, 12:35 PM ET · Latest Oct 18, 6:03 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 18, 7:00 AM ET
Where things stand
BBC News reports that Green Party leader Polanski says he will not try to overturn the party’s “Zionism is racism” motion, which will remain in place until 2028.
What changed
The latest report adds Polanski’s decision not to reverse the motion, whereas an earlier report noted that the Equality and Human Rights Commission had been written to about the motion.
Verified facts
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- Polanski says he will not overturn the Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion.
Source
- “Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion.” — BBC News
- The Green Party leader said the motion will stand until 2028.
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- “the motion would stand until 2028.” — BBC News
- An equality watchdog wrote to the Greens about the 'Zionism is racism' motion.
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- “Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion.” — BBC News
- MPs and antisemitism campaigners reported the party to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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- “The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.” — BBC News
How this story developed
- New: Polanski says he will not overturn the Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion. The Green Party leader said the motion will stand until 2028. An equality watchdog wrote to the Greens about the 'Zionism is racism' motion. MPs and antisemitism campaigners reported the party to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Questions we’re following
- It is unclear how party members and the broader public will respond to the motion staying in effect, and what impact, if any, the Equality Commission’s involvement will have. Open
Background
The Green Party adopted a motion labeling Zionism as racism. MPs and antisemitism campaigners complained, prompting a letter from the Equality and Human Rights Commission—Britain’s watchdog for discrimination and hate issues—requesting clarification.
What to watch
The motion is set to remain until 2028.
Timeline of reporting
- Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion — BBC News
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
- Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion — BBC News
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
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