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Andy Burnham rules out Green Party deals over Zionism motion
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out any future power-sharing agreements or political partnerships with the Green Party of England and Wales. This decision follows the Green Party's recent conference motion, which declared Zionism to be a form of racism. Burnham condemned the motion as “wrong” and “antisemitic,” stating that the Labour Party would have nothing to do with a party holding such a position.
In response to the motion, Labour has also instructed its local branches to terminate existing power-sharing arrangements with Green councillors unless those representatives explicitly reject the policy. The motion, which passed with 1,022 votes to 813, advocates for a single democratic state in historic Palestine.
Concurrently, Green Party member Lubna Speitan, who was instrumental in the motion, reported receiving numerous death and rape threats via social media and email. She described the messages as an attempt at intimidation.
In separate political developments, the IMF advised the UK government to prioritize cutting state spending over raising taxes or borrowing to meet rising defence spending commitments. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has continued to challenge the administration on issues ranging from welfare reform to national sovereignty.
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Andy Burnham · Conservative Party · Green Party · Green Party of England and Wales · House of Commons · Kemi Badenoch · Labour Party · Lubna Speitan · UK Parliament
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Badenoch called for the Prime Minister to announce a date for reaching 3% of GDP in defence spending during the upcoming Budget. www.military-stuff.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that defence spending details would be addressed in the upcoming Budget.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kemi Badenoch proposed cutting welfare to fund defence spending.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Burnham accused Badenoch of lacking control over her own defence policy regarding a proposed missile defence system.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Burnham stated that Manchester City football club officials did not raise specific legal charges with him or his team. www.ghanamma.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Andy Burnham ruled out any future power-sharing deals or partnerships with the Green Party. thevaultznews.com · www.politics.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk · bahamasspectator.com · n1info.ba · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Green Party passed a motion at its conference declaring Zionism to be a form of racism. www.politics.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned a Green Party motion that equated Zionism with racism. thevaultznews.com · www.politics.co.uk
- [● 6 SOURCES] Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned the Green Party's motion equating Zionism with racism. thevaultznews.com · www.politics.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk · bahamasspectator.com · n1info.ba · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized political leaders for potentially bartering away British sovereign territory. www.telegraph.co.uk
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Green Party passed a motion at its annual conference declaring Zionism to be a form of racism. www.politics.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk · bahamasspectator.com · n1info.ba · dorseteye.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Labour instructed local groups to end power-sharing agreements with Green councillors unless they reject the motion. www.world-today-news.com