13 October 2026
"Zionism is NOT Racism": reverse Motion A105
Dear Green Councillor,
Your "leader" failed.
He did not vote for Motion A105 on Zionism, but allowed the party to plunge itself into accusations of being racist. If you voted for Motion A105 yourself, you have singled out the Jews and that has legal ramifications.
The Equality Act 2010 protects Jewish people as an ethnic group; the Equality and Human Rights Commission's 2020 guidance says a party must not discriminate against, harass or victimise its members because of race, religion or belief.
Green councillors have a responsibility to uphold equality, challenge racism and protect the rights of every community. That responsibility must apply to Jewish people, too.
Zionism is not a term you can redefine to suit a position. It is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No.
YOUR CHOICE: REVERSE THE MOTION OR RESIGN
The Association of Green Councillors should help members resolve this crisis, not lead them into a political and potentially legal disaster.
We are therefore asking every Green councillor to take a clear position:
PLEDGE to support the reversal of Motion A105.
DEMAND that the party obtain independent legal advice on the motion, its implications for Jewish members and communities, and for the Green Party itself.
RESIGN if you cannot support a party that takes meaningful action to address these concerns.
ZIONISM IS NOT RACISM. REVERSE MOTION A105.
Silence is not a solution. Nor is pretending that the issue will simply disappear.
Please pledge today to reverse Motion A105 and tell your colleagues this issue cannot be swept under the carpet, or resign.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
The Zionism Is Not Racism campaign
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