Live

UK Green Party's motion on Zionism exposes Britain’s pro-Israel establishment

A Green Party motion on Zionism deepens UK political divisions, as Palestinian speakers challenge accusations of antisemitism and Labour threatens local alliances.

Sara Vivacqua
Press TV, London

A Green Party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism has exposed deep political divisions in Britain, highlighting what critics describe as efforts by a pro-Israel establishment to police the boundaries of acceptable debate on Palestine.

Palestinian speakers have gathered in London to respond to accusations of antisemitism and extremism, as Labour threatens to end local alliances with Greens who continue to back the policy.