Andy Burnham has said his party will not enter into any form of cooperation with the Green Party after members of the Greens approved a motion characterising "Zionism is racism".
Speaking after the motion was passed by Green Party members, Burnham denounced the language used and said his party "would have nothing to do with it." He framed the decision as a clear reason to rule out future formal arrangements with the Greens.
The motion, approved internally by Green Party members, sets out a statement that prompted an immediate response from Burnham, who positioned the vote as incompatible with partnership. He did not indicate any further steps his party would take in response to the Greens' internal decision.
The declaration reduces the prospect of cooperation between the two parties and is likely to shape how they interact going forward. It also underscores tensions that can arise when internal party motions provoke a public political response, narrowing options for alliances or joint working arrangements in the future.
A Green Party spokesperson has not been quoted here; the matter remains an intra-party decision that has drawn external criticism from Burnham and his colleagues. Observers will be watching for any formal statements or actions from either side following the exchange.