UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Labour will not enter any future post-election partnership or coalition with the Green Party after it adopted a conference motion stating “Zionism is racism.” Burnham condemns the motion “unequivocally” and says it is wrong and antisemitic, adding that Labour cannot support a party holding that position.
The comments come during Prime Minister’s Questions, where Conservative MP Harriett Baldwin asks whether Burnham will be “clear” about his stance on dealing with the Greens. Several outlets report the motion has become official Green Party policy under its internal rules following its passage at the party’s annual conference in Brighton.
While coverage broadly agrees on Burnham’s refusal to work with the Greens as long as the motion remains in place, outlets differ mainly in emphasis: some focus on the antisemitism allegation, while others stress the political consequence for potential cooperation. The row has also drawn criticism and condemnation from Jewish groups, according to reports.
