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Labour Ends Power-Sharing With Greens In 11 Councils

Labour Ends Power-Sharing With Greens In 11 Councils

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Labour has pulled out of power-sharing deals with the Greens in 11 councils, including Sheffield, Warwick and Lewes. The move follows the Greens adopting a policy that describes Zionism as a form of racism. Labour chair Bridget Phillipson said the policy crosses a line and cannot be worked with. Andy Burnham told MPs in October that Labour would not partner with the Greens over it.

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