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A Lewisham Green councillor has been cleared of a conduct complaint after using the term “coconuts” to criticize politicians — but the fallout highlights tensions around free speech, anti-Semitism, and political discourse. The council’s investigation found her social media posts, which targeted Israel and Zionism, were protected political commentary under human rights law — not racist or anti-Semitic — though they acknowledged the remark fell below expected standards for public officials. The decision, confirmed by the Standards Sub-Committee, sparked personal distress for the councillor, who said the process harmed her health.

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