Zionism is not racism – the fact that we need to bring a motion to say so should alarm us all
As a councillor representing a large Jewish community, I have seen first-hand the fear caused by rising antisemitism. We cannot remain silent as the Green Party legitimises this hostility
Assessment
A local councillor is bringing a motion to declare that Zionism is not racism, a move that should be alarming because it is necessary at all. The fact that such a statement requires formal debate and a vote in a council chamber shows how far the Overton window has shifted. The councillor points directly at the Green Party for legitimizing hostility toward Jews. Watch whether other parties support or oppose the motion, and what that reveals about their stance on antisemitism.