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Burnham rules out a coalition with the Greens while the 'Zionism is racism' motion remains

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First reported on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 12:08 EDT by Manchester Evening News·Latest article on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 08:10 EDT

Summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on Polanski to reverse the Green Party's motion on Zionism, intervening in the row over the motion passed by members at the party's conference, BBC News reported, and described the 'Zionism is racism' motion as 'a completely wrong decision', the Manchester Evening News reported. On Wednesday 14 October, Andy Burnham condemned the motion 'unequivocally' and ruled out supporting a 'partnership' with the Greens while it remained in place, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

Latest: Andy Burnham ruled out a coalition with the Greens, condemning the 'Zionism is racism' motion 'unequivocally' and ruling out support for a 'partnership' with the party while the motion remained in place, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 14 October

    Andy Burnham ruled out a coalition with the Greens, condemning the 'Zionism is racism' motion 'unequivocally' and ruling out support for a 'partnership' with the party while the motion remained in place, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

  2. Thursday 8 October

    Andy Burnham urged the Green Party to reverse its backing for a 'Zionism is racism' motion, calling it 'a completely wrong decision'.