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Green council groups distance themselves from the party's 'Zionism is racism' policy after a Labour ultimatum; Birmingham MPs urge the Lib Dem leader to end his deal with the Greens

After an ultimatum from Labour chair Bridget Phillipson, several Green council groups, including Wealden, Rother and Lewes, distanced themselves from the party's 'Zionism is racism' policy, while others refused. Three Birmingham Labour MPs wrote to Lib Dem council leader Roger Harmer urging him to end his power-sharing deal unless Green cabinet members disown the policy.

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Left-leaning outlets

Labour pressure: MPs urge Birmingham's Lib Dem leader to end the power-sharing deal unless Greens disown the motion (BBC).

Centre outlets

Centre-rated outlets headline it: “MPs call on city Greens to disown Zionism motion” (BBC News).

Right-leaning outlets

An antisemitism test: three Labour MPs urge Birmingham's council leader to drop the Greens over the 'Zionism is racism' policy (Jewish Chronicle).

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The paradox: Both sides say they oppose racism, yet disagree over whether the policy is antisemitic.

What each side may be protecting: Critics: Jewish people's safety and inclusion. Defenders: free speech on Israel and the party's democratic decisions.

A question to hold: Shared question: what wording would let councillors criticise Israel's government without being seen to target Jewish identity?

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BBC NewsCentreThe BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source
The Jewish ChronicleCentre-rightIn 2020, The Jewish Chronicle was purchased by a consortium of philanthropists led by Sir Robbie Gibb and others, rescuing the paper from financial collapse. However, the full details of its ownership and funding remain unclear, as the financial backers of the consortium have not been fully disclosed. Speculation about involvement from figures such as billionaire Paul E. source
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