The Green Party of England and Wales has adopted a controversial policy defining Zionism as a form of racism and advocating for a single Palestinian state with equal rights for all, sparking concerns among Jewish members about their place in the party. The move has deepened internal divisions, with some questioning whether the party remains inclusive amid the shift in stance. Meanwhile, the party faces broader scrutiny over how the policy could reshape its political identity and relationships with Jewish communities. The decision has reignited debates over antisemitism, free speech, and the future direction of progressive movements in the UK.
In today’s newsletter: The party has voted to define Zionism as racist and back a single Palestinian state. But what does the policy mean, why has it caused alarm among Jewish members, and how will it impact the future of the Greens?Good morning.The Green party of England and Wales is in turmoil. Following a vote to adopt a policy that equates Zionism with racism, and calls for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state “with equal rights for all”, some Jewish members say they are considering whether they are welcome in the party.RAF Fairford | No 10 has insisted the Gloucestershire base is secure a day after the US air force suddenly withdrew a dozen B-1 bombers that had been stationed there amid security concerns about a possible threat from Iran.Donald Trump | Donald Trump’s approval ratings reached a record low on Monday, according to new opinion polls. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating at a record-low 32%.Brazilian elections | Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, is poised to win the Brazilian presidency, after a shock first-round victory.Jeffrey Archer | Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling author and former MP whose political career ended in disgrace when he was imprisoned for perjury, has died at the age of 86.Cancer | Cases of seven types of cancer have risen sharply among younger people in England, major new research has found, prompting warnings that lifestyle choices are costing thousands of lives each year. Continue reading...
