Labour has set a deadline for Green councillors to disavow a party policy labeling Zionism as racism, threatening to end power-sharing agreements if they do not comply. Some Green groups have distanced themselves from the policy, while others remain silent, creating uncertainty in local alliances crucial for governance in several councils.
The controversy stems from a motion passed at the Green Party's recent conference, which has drawn backlash from Jewish organizations and internal criticism. Labour's National Executive Committee will decide on the future of local collaborations based on the Greens' response by Sunday.
Watch for the Green Party's response to Labour's ultimatum by Sunday, as it will determine the fate of key local coalitions. The internal divisions within the Greens could reshape governance in councils like Sheffield and Lewes, impacting local policy-making and budgets.