A former Green Party co-leader has criticized an upcoming party motion on Zionism, warning that its adoption could divert focus from urgent Palestinian issues and risk alienating Jewish supporters who oppose Israel’s government but advocate for Palestinian rights. The statement argues that elected Greens may be forced to prioritize internal debates over definitions rather than taking direct action to improve conditions in Palestine. As the Conservative conference begins, the shadow justice secretary has also accused Labour of indirectly limiting jury participation despite reversing an earlier policy shift. The debate highlights tensions within the Green Party over how to balance advocacy for Palestinian rights with broader coalition-building efforts.
Shadow justice secretary says despite U-turn Labour are still ‘restricting juries by the back door’, as Conservative conference begins in BirminghamCarla Denyer, the former Green party co-leader, has urged activists to reject the ‘Zionism is racism’ motion due to be debated by the party this morning. She issued a long statement last night. She says:If this motion passes as written, I am concerned that elected Greens will be forced to spend our time and energy debating and defending definitions, at the expense of focussing on the essential actions that only we can take to make things materially better for people in Palestine.I also worry that the current wording risks alienating a significant proportion of Jewish people, including those who vehemently disagree with the Israeli government; support boycott, divestment and sanctions; and are strong advocates for Palestinian rights. Continue reading...
