Zionism Is Not Racism
Cllr Ray Blackman, Reform UK councillor for Bletchley Park & Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes

Councillor

Cllr Ray Blackman

Reform UK

Ray Blackman is a Reform UK councillor for Bletchley Park & Fenny Stratford ward on Milton Keynes Council, in the South East. Cllr Ray Blackman has endorsed the campaign that Zionism is not racism, on 12 October 2026.

Has endorsed the campaign

Zionism is not racism. I call on the Green Party to reverse its "Zionism is Racism" motion.

In their own words:

I unequivocally oppose antisemitism and call on the Green Party to reverse its motion\. Jewish people, like all peoples, have the right to safety, dignity and self-determination. For many, Zionism expresses that right; it does not mean endorsing every Israeli government policy. I support Palestinian rights and the freedom of all oppressed peoples. These principles must apply equally. Criticism of Israel is legitimate, but must not become hostility towards Jews or deny them rights afforded to others.

They have put their name to it, so there is no need to email them asking. Ask the other councillors on Milton Keynes Council instead.

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At a glance

Party
Reform UK
Council
Milton Keynes
Ward
Bletchley Park & Fenny Stratford
Region
South East
The campaign
Endorsed on 12 October 2026
Official page
Milton Keynes website

Questions and answers

Who is Ray Blackman?

Ray Blackman is a Reform UK councillor for Bletchley Park & Fenny Stratford ward on Milton Keynes Council, in the South East.

Has Cllr Ray Blackman endorsed the campaign that Zionism is not racism?

Yes. Cllr Ray Blackman put their name to it on 12 October 2026: "Zionism is not racism. I call on the Green Party to reverse its "Zionism is Racism" motion." In their own words: "I unequivocally oppose antisemitism and call on the Green Party to reverse its motion\. Jewish people, like all peoples, have the right to safety, dignity and self-determination. For many, Zionism expresses that right; it does not mean endorsing every Israeli government policy. I support Palestinian rights and the freedom of all oppressed peoples. These principles must apply equally. Criticism of Israel is legitimate, but must not become hostility towards Jews or deny them rights afforded to others."

What is the Green Party's "Zionism is Racism" motion?

On 4 October 2026 the Green Party of England and Wales passed a motion declaring that "Zionism is racism". It brands as racism the belief, held by around nine in ten British Jews, that the Jewish people have the right to a homeland of their own, and binds the party to treat that belief "as any other form of racism". Councillors and MPs of every other party are being asked to say, in public, that Zionism is not racism.

Who are the other councillors for Bletchley Park & Fenny Stratford?

Cllr Brad Connors (Reform UK) and Cllr Sarah Tomlin (Reform UK). Each has a page saying where they stand.

Should I email Cllr Ray Blackman about it?

There is no need: Cllr Ray Blackman has already put their name to it. You can ask the other councillors on Milton Keynes Council instead.

Other councillors on Milton Keynes Council

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