Greens Press Leader Polanski for Position on Motion Declaring 'Zionism is Racism'
A proposed policy for debate at the Green Party's October conference has prompted calls for leader Zack Polanski to clarify his stance, amid concern it could alienate Jewish supporters.
Members of the Green Party are urging leader Zack Polanski to publicly state his position on a proposed policy motion declaring that "Zionism is racism," according to a report by The Guardian.
Polanski, who leads the Greens in England and Wales, has not commented publicly on the motion, the report said. The motion reportedly received the most support in a members' vote on policy motions to be considered at the party's conference in Brighton in early October, making it likely to be debated there.
According to The Guardian, some members within the party have expressed concern that if the motion were passed, it could alienate Jewish supporters of the Greens.
The report characterized the situation as an internal party matter, with pressure building on Polanski to clarify where he stands before the conference debate takes place.
The Guardian's report did not indicate that Polanski or the Green Party had issued a formal response to the calls for him to take a public position at the time of publication.
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- Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’ — The Guardian — World
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