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Miliband vows deeper coordinated action to combat antisemitism following J7 meeting in London
Monday's meeting was chaired by the Board of Deputies, and focused on international coordination to address the alarming rise in antisemitism.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has pledged to deepen this country’s work on stamping out antisemitism, following a UK-hosted meeting of the J7 Global Task Force.
Representatives from the seven countries with the largest Jewish diaspora communities, including the UK, gathered on Monday in London to discuss international coordination to address the alarming rise in antisemitism.
The meeting, chaired by the Board of Deputies and attended by Miliband, focused on practical strategies for collective action. It took place at the Foreign Office headquarters in central London.
Participants discussed practical ways to tackle antisemitism, strengthen international coordination and share effective approaches to protecting Jewish communities.
This included a UK pledge to host a future J7 Ministerial-level meeting on antisemitism.
The meeting coincided with the release of the J7’s latest annual report, which revealed that 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel since 1994.
The UK was among several countries that recorded an increase in antisemitic incidents.
The J7 brings together national Jewish organisations and representatives from the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Argentina, Australia, and Canada.
Miliband said: “Antisemitism has no place in our society. Jewish communities must be able to live freely and safely, without fear of discrimination, abuse or violence.
“The rise in antisemitic incidents across a number of countries demands a coordinated international response. Today’s discussion helped identify practical ways that governments, communities and international partners can work together to tackle antisemitism and share what works.
“The UK is committed to leading international efforts to combat antisemitism wherever it occurs.”
Jewish News has approached the Board for further comment on the meeting, which aimed to build on the broader UK efforts to tackle antisemitism.
In addition to strengthening protection for Jewish communities within the UK, the government is collaborating with international partners to coordinate global action, share best practices, and ensure that Jewish communities can live safely and confidently wherever they are.
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