Green councillors, on the record
The councillors' pledge: who has signed
Green councillors who have put their name to the pledge that Zionism is not racism and that the party got Motion A105 wrong, and those who have resigned from the party over it.
You can't be anti-racist and antisemitic.
Zionism is anti-racism.
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- 8taken a stand
- 5signed the pledge, 5 in full
- 2left the Green Party
Who has signed or left
8 Green councillors have taken a stand
Signed the pledge, left the party over this motion, or both. Resignations come from the councillor or from public reports; anyone who chose not to be named is counted without one.
Cllr Andy Brown
I oppose this motion and intend to stay and fight it but I have a long record of not signing pledges around Israel/Palestine issues as I prefer to use my own words and be in control of how they are used
Said so 13 Oct 2026 16:05
What Andy said
“I do not support the Green Party's "Zionism is Racism" motion.” A first step, short of the full pledge.
In their words: “I oppose this motion and intend to stay and fight it but I have a long record of not signing pledges around Israel/Palestine issues as I prefer to use my own words and be in control of how they are used”
Said at 13 Oct 2026 16:05
Cllr Hema Yellapragada
Warwick Myton & Heathcote, Warwick District
As an active member of SACRE & local Faith Forums, I work to build understanding between faiths and communities. This motion risks division, does nothing to ease Palestinian suffering, and distracts from pressing local and climate priorities. I oppose all racism & discrimination.
Signed 12 Oct 2026 15:16
What Hema pledged
- 1. I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism.Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No. Pledged
- 2. I will treat antisemitism as racism.I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else. Pledged
3. Intends to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105.
In their words: “As an active member of SACRE & local Faith Forums, I work to build understanding between faiths and communities. This motion risks division, does nothing to ease Palestinian suffering, and distracts from pressing local and climate priorities. I oppose all racism & discrimination.”
Signed at 12 Oct 2026 15:16. The full pledge.
Cllr Eleanor Laming
I voted against the motion and was sad and concerned to see it passed. The wording oversimplified the issue and was alienating. We should work for a future where Palestinians, Israelis and all communities, can live in freedom, security and prosperity.
Signed 11 Oct 2026 12:37
What Eleanor pledged
- 1. I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism.Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No. Pledged
- 2. I will treat antisemitism as racism.I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else. Pledged
3. Intends to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105.
In their words: “I voted against the motion and was sad and concerned to see it passed. The wording oversimplified the issue and was alienating. We should work for a future where Palestinians, Israelis and all communities, can live in freedom, security and prosperity.”
Signed at 11 Oct 2026 12:37. The full pledge.
Cllr James Kennedy
Kenilworth Park Hill, Warwick District
This motion goes against the Green principle of global solidarity, does nothing to help the plight of the Palestinian people and is a gross distraction from all the important work we are doing in our communities as Green councillors.
Signed 10 Oct 2026 10:40
What James pledged
- 1. I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism.Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No. Pledged
- 2. I will treat antisemitism as racism.I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else. Pledged
3. Intends to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105.
In their words: “This motion goes against the Green principle of global solidarity, does nothing to help the plight of the Palestinian people and is a gross distraction from all the important work we are doing in our communities as Green councillors.”
Signed at 10 Oct 2026 10:40. The full pledge.
Cllr Paul Neale
Not all Zionists are racist but the current Israeli government is. There must be a stop to occupying Palestinian Land and returning it as decreed by the United Nations. We must all work together to create a 2 nation state in current Israel.
Signed 9 Oct 2026 13:07
What Paul pledged
- 1. I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism.Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No. Pledged
- 2. I will treat antisemitism as racism.I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else. Pledged
3. Intends to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105.
In their words: “Not all Zionists are racist but the current Israeli government is. There must be a stop to occupying Palestinian Land and returning it as decreed by the United Nations. We must all work together to create a 2 nation state in current Israel.”
Signed at 9 Oct 2026 13:07. The full pledge.
Cllr Jenny Edwards
Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill, Mid Sussex District Council
Signed 6 Oct 2026 13:00
What Jenny pledged
- 1. I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism.Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No. Pledged
- 2. I will treat antisemitism as racism.I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else. Pledged
3. Intends to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105.
Signed at 6 Oct 2026 13:00. The full pledge.
What it says
The pledge
- I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism.Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No.
- I will treat antisemitism as racism.I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else.
- I intend to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105
- I intend to resign from the Party due to Motion A105
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Why sign
- It is on the record. Your name, ward and council, with the date, on a page anyone can check.
- It answers your constituents. Jewish residents of your ward can see where you stand without having to write and ask.
- It stops the emails. Councillors who have signed are taken out of this campaign's email lists the same day.
- It may protect you. Consider that, by signing, you may help mitigate any legal action taken against you personally for supporting racism.