The Board of Deputies of British Jews has declared the Green Party a racist organisation following a policy motion that equated Zionism with racism. The motion, passed at the Green Party's autumn conference in Brighton, stated that Zionism is a form of racism. The Board of Deputies, which represents the UK's Jewish community, has condemned the move, stating that it is "deeply disturbing" and "unacceptable". The Board of Deputies has called on the Green Party to retract the motion and engage in a dialogue with the Jewish community to understand the harm caused by the policy. The move is seen as a significant escalation in the row between the Green Party and the Jewish community, which has been ongoing since the motion was first proposed. The Board of Deputies has been a vocal critic of the Green Party's stance on Israel and Zionism, and has accused the party of promoting anti-Semitism. The Green Party has denied the allegations, but the latest move is likely to further strain relations between the two groups. The Board of Deputies' declaration comes as the UK's Labour Party is also facing criticism over its handling of anti-Semitism allegations. The move is likely to add to the pressure on the Green Party to reconsider its stance on Zionism and its impact on the Jewish community.