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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 3h

Even after backlash, Ali refused to retract these antisemitic remarks. Supporting him normalizes hate and puts communities at risk.

How can he still be Deputy Leader when he endangers citizens and propagates antisemitism?

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Who is Mothin Ali?

Mothin Ali, a member of Leeds City Council, has been elected as co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party. On 8th February 2024, a video was published on Cllr Ali’s TikTok account in which he is seen addres...

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 3h

Ali also said that the October 7th atroctrocities were a “fight back.”

You can criticise Israel. This isn’t criticism, it’s hate speech and antisemitism.

Can the Green Party be trusted if they spread such dangerous rhetoric?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Green deputy leader Mothin Ali defends comments on Leeds rabbi

The Green Party is under pressure to remove Mothin Ali after he called Zecharia Deutsch an

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 3h

Mothin Ali called Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch an “animal” and suggested he might “kill your students” forcing the Rabbi and family into hiding. Criticising Israel isn’t hate, but targeting Jewish people personally is.

Why do the Greens allow him to make such threats?

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

‘The Greens’ new deputy leader unleashed hate on my family’

The elevation of Mothin Ali has alarmed the rabbi and IDF reservist who remembers his posts and the deluge of threats that followed

www.thetimes.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Supporting a party led by someone whose comments led to real world antisemitic threats raises serious questions.

Can a party credibly claim to oppose antisemitism while its Deputy Leader has repeatedly endorsed dangerous rhetoric?

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Who is Mothin Ali?

Mothin Ali, a member of Leeds City Council, has been elected as co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party. On 8th February 2024, a video was published on Cllr Ali’s TikTok account in which he is seen addressing a Jewish university chaplain, who, as an Israeli citizen, had been called up to serve in the war […]

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Mothin Ali’s remarks were condemned by multiple Jewish and interfaith groups. Threatening or forcing anyone to hide due to your political beliefs is unacceptable.

Shouldn't he be held accountable when he puts lives at risk?

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

‘The Greens’ new deputy leader unleashed hate on my family’

The elevation of Mothin Ali has alarmed the rabbi and IDF reservist who remembers his posts and the deluge of threats that followed

www.thetimes.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Mothin Ali didn't just say this either he also defended the atrocities of October 7th calling it a "fight back".

Do you think the rape and murder of innocent people is a way to "fight back"?

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Pressure came from the Mothin Ali due to his antisemitic comments which "unleashed hate" on the Rabbi's family.

Being mandatory conscripted in a military to guard convoys does not make you complicit.

Do you think targeting civilians can ever be excused?

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Green deputy leader Mothin Ali defends comments on Leeds rabbi

The Green Party is under pressure to remove Mothin Ali after he called Zecharia Deutsch an

www.bbc.co.uk

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malcolm75.bsky.social @malcolm75.bsky.social · 5h

got to pay the bank for all the money they first stole from the public

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Nationalising passengers doesn’t exclude freight’s green benefits—it just prioritises what passengers experience daily: punctuality, lower fares, and service improvements.

Wouldn’t you agree passengers deserve reliable, affordable rail first?

www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...

Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?

Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownership

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Freight can still operate efficiently commercially while contributing to sustainability. Publicly owned passenger rail allows better planning for integration with freight, stations, and local services.

Isn’t balanced oversight the best way to maximise efficiency?

www.gov.uk/government/c...

A railway fit for Britain's future

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Absolutely, freight plays a key role in greener transport by reducing road congestion. But nationalising passenger rail focuses on fares, reliability, and regional access—direct benefits to everyday travellers.

Shouldn’t passengers come first in public investment?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Greater Anglia nationalisation will deliver 'value for money'

The transport secretary says the move will bring value for money, but she did not promise lower fares.

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Integrating fast and slow lines is possible under nationalised passenger rail, while freight companies can still run efficiently commercially.

Shouldn’t passengers benefit first from investment and coordination before worrying about freight?

www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...

Rail nationalisation gathers steam as private sector is shunted into the sidings

The nationalisation of the failing TransPennine Express last week has sparked calls from the rail industry to speed up the process of tendering of new contracts for the private sector

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Even without freight nationalisation, publicly owned passenger services allow councils and the government to control fares, invest in upgrades, and integrate services across regions.

Isn’t public accountability key for better passenger journeys?

www.gov.uk/guidance/gre...

Great British Railways and the public ownership programme

Updates on the programme to transfer rail services into public ownership and establish GBR as the body responsible for passenger services and infrastructure.

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Rail nationalisation refers to passenger services. Freight remains mostly private, but nationalising passenger lines improves coordination, reliability, and planning.

Why would separating freight and passengers hinder operational efficiency?

www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...

Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?

Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownership

www.theguardian.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Why do you support a party where antisemitism is so rife that even the Deputy Leader is antisemitic?

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Who is Mothin Ali?

Mothin Ali, a member of Leeds City Council, has been elected as co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party. On 8th February 2024, a video was published on Cllr Ali’s TikTok account in which he is seen addres...

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

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Green deputy leader Mothin Ali defends comments on Leeds rabbi

The Green Party is under pressure to remove Mothin Ali after he called Zecharia Deutsch an

www.bbc.co.uk

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Why do you support the Deputy Leader of the Green Party who "unleashed hate" onto a Rabbi's family meaning they had to go into hiding?

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

‘The Greens’ new deputy leader unleashed hate on my family’

The elevation of Mothin Ali has alarmed the rabbi and IDF reservist who remembers his posts and the deluge of threats that followed

www.thetimes.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Why do you support a party which is so rife with antisemitism that even the Deputy Leader is antisemitic?

antisemitism.org/who-is-mothi...

Who is Mothin Ali?

Mothin Ali, a member of Leeds City Council, has been elected as co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party. On 8th February 2024, a video was published on Cllr Ali’s TikTok account in which he is seen addres...

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Green deputy leader Mothin Ali defends comments on Leeds rabbi

The Green Party is under pressure to remove Mothin Ali after he called Zecharia Deutsch an

www.bbc.co.uk

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Do you support the Deputy Leader of the Green Party who caused a Rabbi and his family to go into hiding due to death threats?

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

‘The Greens’ new deputy leader unleashed hate on my family’

The elevation of Mothin Ali has alarmed the rabbi and IDF reservist who remembers his posts and the deluge of threats that followed

www.thetimes.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

As you enjoy changing topics lets discuss your support for the Green party and its racist Deputy leader Mothin Ali.

Do you agree the atrocities of October 7th were a "fight back" as Mothin Ali claims?

www.theguardian.com/politics/art...

Leeds Green party councillor says sorry for comments about Gaza conflict

Mothin Ali has not been suspended from city council despite outcry over remarks

www.theguardian.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Erm, actually if you look back ths thread was about Bridget Phillipson's campaign to become deputy leader and her role as Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities. Her remit includes the Race Equality Act.

Can you keep up with the conversation?

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

If you want to skip to different topics lets discuss your support for the Green party and its racist Deputy leader Mothin Ali.

Do you agree that October 7th was a "fight back" as Mothin Ali claims?

www.theguardian.com/politics/art...

Leeds Green party councillor says sorry for comments about Gaza conflict

Mothin Ali has not been suspended from city council despite outcry over remarks

www.theguardian.com

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Keep up please we were actually discussing Bridget Phillipson's campaign to become deputy leader and her role as Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities. You also discussed the ECHR whose remit includes the Race Equality Act.

Can you keep up with the conversation?

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · 4h

Why do you have such a bad issue with antisemitism in the Green party?

Even your Deputy Leader is antisemitic.

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Who is Mothin Ali?

Mothin Ali, a member of Leeds City Council, has been elected as co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party. On 8th February 2024, a video was published on Cllr Ali’s TikTok account in which he is seen addres...

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