Green Party votes to define Zionism as racism at Brighton conference

Vote results and policy change

Party members approved the motion by 1,022 votes to 813. This decision makes the Greens the first major political party in the United Kingdom to adopt this specific stance. The new policy officially equates Zionism with racism within the party rules.

Support for single Palestinian state

The adopted motion also calls for a single democratic Palestinian state across historic Palestine. Members rejected an amendment that would have allowed discrimination against members based on their affiliation with Jewish community institutions. The primary text clarifies that the policy targets the political ideology rather than religious or ethnic backgrounds.

Internal party divisions noted

Some senior figures within the organisation expressed disagreement with the wording of the resolution. Co-deputy leader Mothin Ali supported the move while other MPs offered criticism during the debate. The party leadership issued a statement confirming they will continue to oppose genocide and ethnic cleansing.