Labour figures rule out working with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote

A senior Labour minister has dismissed the possibility of future cooperation with the Greens, citing the party’s recent policy equating Zionism with racism as an insurmountable obstacle. Government sources have gone further, urging Labour to formally reject any future coalition or alliance with the Greens. Labour figures have signaled strong reluctance to engage with the Greens moving forward, framing the policy shift as a fundamental ideological divide. The comments highlight deepening political tensions over the issue.

Minister says they could not see parties cooperating, while official says coalition should be formally ruled outSenior Labour party figures said it was very unlikely their party would cooperate with the Greens in the future after they adopted a policy treating Zionism as a form of racism.One Labour minister said they could not foresee how the two parties could work together, while a government official said Labour should formally rule out a future coalition or other arrangement. Continue reading...