Labour and the Conservatives are drawing firmer lines against Green and Reform support, with Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch both refusing easy coalition maths. The shift suggests a more combative politics ahead of the budget and beyond.
01Summary
- 01Andy Burnham said Labour could not partner with the Greens while they backed a motion described as “Zionism is racism”.
- 02Bridget Phillipson later said Labour would end local arrangements unless Green groups disowned the idea.
- 03Kemi Badenoch told Conservatives they would not work with Reform despite polling that suggests the Tories may need some of its voters.
- 04The article says four out of five elected Green MPs opposed the motion, and that Reform councillor comments have added pressure on Badenoch to keep her distance.
- 05Polling cited by More in Common suggests progressive activists are more likely than average voters to think badly of someone identifying as a Zionist.
02Why it matters
The piece suggests the main parties are becoming more willing to shut out extremist or awkward allies, which could reshape coalition talk and local power-sharing. It also points to sharper differences on Israel, immigration and economic policy as the political contest intensifies.
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