UK politics: Green MP Siân Berry says opponents of Zionism motion were ‘persuaded’ not to fight it because of byelection – as it happened

Green Party MP Siân Berry has suggested that opponents of a controversial motion on Zionism were 'persuaded' not to fight it due to an upcoming byelection. The motion, which equates Zionism with racism and calls for the abolition of Israel, has caused significant controversy within the party.

Berry's comments come as the Greens suffered a byelection defeat in Holborn and St Pancras, with some activists suggesting that the party's stance on Zionism may have cost them votes.