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Bristol council leader opposes Green Party anti-Zionist motion

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Bristol City Council leader Tony Dyer opposes Green Party anti-Zionist motion

Overview

Bristol City Council leader Tony Dyer has publicly opposed a motion passed at the Green Party conference that defined Zionism as an ideology supporting an ethnonationalist Jewish state. Dyer stated that the motion does not represent his views or council policy, while Jewish groups, several MPs, and Israel's foreign ministry have also condemned the vote. Additionally, Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson has written to the Equality and Human Rights Commission to question whether the policy breaches the Equality Act 2010.

Key points

  • Green Party members passed a motion at their conference defining Zionism as an ideology supporting an ethnonationalist Jewish state.
  • Bristol City Council leader Tony Dyer stated the motion does not represent his views or council policy.
  • The motion was approved by 1,022 votes to 813 after being put forward by activists in Brighton.
  • Jewish groups, several MPs, and Israel's foreign ministry have condemned the motion.
  • Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson asked the Equality and Human Rights Commission if the policy breaches the Equality Act 2010.
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