Standing with London’s Jewish Community

Susan Hall AM moved, and Neil Garratt AM seconded the following motion: 

“This Assembly strongly condemns the recent Green Party motion defining Zionism as a form of racism and expresses deep concern at the harm such rhetoric risks causing to London’s Jewish community. At a time of already heighted tension within the Jewish community, it risks fostering division, deepening insecurity and lending legitimacy to extreme antisemitic attitudes.

This Assembly reaffirms that antisemitism must be challenged wherever it appears, and that Jewish Londoners have the same right as every Londoner to live openly, practise their faith and participate in public life free from fear, prejudice or intimidation.

This Assembly stands firmly with London’s Jewish community and celebrates its invaluable contribution to the life, culture and character of our city. It further calls on the Mayor to reaffirm his commitment to tackling antisemitism, engage directly with Jewish community organisations, and ensure that every Jewish person feels safe, valued and confident in calling London home.”

Following debate and upon being put to a vote, the motion was agreed with 19 votes being cast in favour, and 3 votes cast against.