Green Party

Over 'Zionism is racism' policy

UK Jewish leaders declare Green Party racist

Britain's Board of Deputies declares the Green Party racist over its anti-Zionist policy, urging other parties to reject cooperation unless the resolution is reversed.

Faces backlash

UN's Albanese backs Green Party's anti-Zionist policy

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces criticism after defending the UK Green Party's “Zionism is racism" policy during a discussion at Oxford University.

'Antisemitic policy'

UK PM rules out deal with Greens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemns Green Party motion defining Zionism as racism, saying Labour cannot enter a partnership with a party that supports such a position.

Israel’s enemies never let up or fail to shock

Ahead of the Oct 7 anniversary, Britain’s Green party shockers hitched their wagon to The Holocaust creed: Jews have forfeited the right to exist. Modern antisemitic movements have mastered the playbook (for manipulating human nature. Opinion.

UK Green leader won't say if Israel has a right to exist

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski avoids answering whether Israel has a right to exist, while distancing himself from a party motion declaring Zionism racist.

Melanie Phillips:

The Jewish fifth columnists

Outrage over anti-Israel extremists shouldn’t obscure the bigotry of much mainstream thinking. Opinion.

Britain:

Defeat for anti-Israel candidate in UK election

Green Party leader Zack Polanski came in second in the by-election for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer, days after his party described Zionism as 'a form of racism.'

UK PM demands Greens reverse motion declaring Zionism racism

British PM Andy Burnham urges Green leader Zack Polanski to reverse a motion labeling Zionism racist, warning it undermines a two-state solution.

CAM condemns UK Greens’ ‘Zionism Is Racism’ resolution

Combat Antisemitism Movement denounces UK Green Party’s resolution equating Zionism with racism, warning it stigmatizes Jewish communities, turns anti-racism into vehicle for anti-Jewish discrimination.

Outside Parliament

Watch: ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution torn to shreds

WZO delegation head Matan Bar Noy tore up the Green Party resolution outside Parliament, invoking Chaim Herzog’s 1975 protest against the UN’s 'Zionism is racism' vote.

UK Green Party resolution equates Zionism with racism

The UK Green Party conference approved a proposal defining Zionism as a 'racist ideology preferring ethnic group at the expense of others.'

London:

Councillor elected despite suspension over antisemitic remarks

Mark Adderley has been elected as a councillor in south London after being suspended from the Green Party over a series of antisemitic comments, including conspiracy claims involving Israeli intelligence agencies.

A party of poison:

Green Party leader forced to apologize over Golders Green post

Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologizes after sharing a post criticising police over the Golders Green stabbing arrest; pressure mounts from senior politicians to tackle alleged antisemitism and remove controversial candidates from the party.

Over antisemitic posts

Two Green Party candidates arrested in UK

Two Green Party candidates in Britain arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred after allegedly posting a series of antisemitic comments on social media.

Anti-Israel radicalization in UK's Green Party

A leak of internal WhatsApp messages by party activists was found to include harsh statements against Zionism and Jews.

Report:

Green Party VP candidate celebrated October 7 massacre

Rudolph 'Butch' Ware, Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate, celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, compared the massacre to slave revolts, report says.

Britain:

Candidate shouts 'Allahu Akbar' in front of Palestinian flag

Mothin Ali promised that his tenure would focus on 'raising the voice of Gaza.'

Britain:

Jewish Labour Movement slams UK Green Party on antisemitism

Jewish Labour group denounces Green Party for admitting members kicked out of Labour after antisemitism scandals.

Ex-London Mayor Ken Livingstone denied bid to join Green Party

Livingstone's attempt to join the Greens and run for London mayor is rejected by the party, reportedly due to past comments about Hitler.

Scottish gov slammed over BDS supporting coalition partner

Green Party in 2015 endorsed pro-BDS and Hamas declaration stating that Zionism is racist, and calling for end to Israel as a Jewish state.

Canadian Green Party candidate compared Israel to Nazi Germany

Nova Scotia candidate was dropped in the 2019 federal election by the NDP after offensive anti-Israel tweets came to light.

Green Party drops recount request in Pennsylvania

Green Party-backed voters drop court case that had sought to force a statewide recount in Pennsylvania.

Green Party VP pick disavows Holocaust denial

Green Party VP candidate Ajamu Baraka disavows Holocaust denial after contributing an article to a writer who is a Holocaust denier.

Green Party candidate declares support for BDS

Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein calls to end military and economic support for Israel "while it is committing war crimes".

Swedish Politician Apologizes for Holocaust Analogy

Green Party spokesperson says sorry after calling migrant crisis 'the new Auschwitz' and then using a derogatory word for Gypsies.

Environmentalists Won't Stop 'Choking Child' Shock Phone Calls

Israel's Green Party is refusing to halt its 'shock campaign,' in which a choking child is heard pleading for an end to air pollution