UK Green Party gambling on anti-Israel politics, former deputy leader warns 'Post' - exclusive
Shahrar Ali warns that the problem in the UK Green Party extends beyond Israel, describing what he sees as an erosion of its traditional eco-focused secular identity.
Former UK Green Party deputy leader Shahrar Ali has warned that the party's ideological shift towards anti-Israel politics poses a dangerous threat to British society. Ali, who served as deputy leader from 2014-2016, claims the party's anti-Israel stance has become more extreme under current leader Zack Polanski. He attributes this transformation to the party's rapid expansion and poor vetting of new members, many of whom are pro-Palestine campaigners with Islamist beliefs.
Ali particularly criticizes the party's support for the "Zionism is racism" motion and its failure to condemn the violence against Israelis since October 7th. He argues the Green Party is becoming increasingly intolerant of any criticism of Israel, effectively promoting an Islamism agenda that prioritizes Muslim voters over the suffering of Jews.
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