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Labour figures rule out working with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Source: The Guardian
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
- Jewish Greens chair says she could leave party over 'Zionism is racism' motion
- Before UK Greens, who else has equated Zionism with racism?
- Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote
- Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
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