Sadiq Khan recommits to 'tackling antisemitism' in talks with Jewish leaders

The private meeting focused on "cohesion, interfaith relations, policing, mental health and issues facing Jewish students on campus".

Sadiq Khan has recommitted to “tackling antisemitism” during a meeting with Jewish leaders.

The London mayor was joined by Sophie Linden, deputy mayor of London for policing and crime, and Claire Waxman, the capital’s first victims’ commissioner, for talks with representatives of the London Jewish Forum, Board of Deputies, Jewish Leadership Council, CST and UJS.

The private meeting focused on “cohesion, interfaith relations, policing, mental health and issues facing Jewish students on campus”.

Left to right Amanda Bowman Více President of Board of Deputies Adrian Cohen Co Chair London Jewish Forum Andrew Gilbert Co Chair London Jewish Forum Keith Black, Chair, Jewish Leadership Council Joel Rosen, President, Union Of Jewish Students Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor, Policing and Crime Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London Claire Waxman, Victim’s Commissioner Marie van der Zyl, President, Board of Deputies Jonny Newton, head of government relations, CST Michael Wegier, CEO, Board of Deputies Noeleen Cohen, Trustee, London Jewish Forum Daniel Kosky, Director, London Jewish Forum.

Following the meeting, Khan tweeted: “Jewish Londoners have made an immense contribution to our capital. I’m committed to tackling antisemitism and ensuring community representatives are involved in discussions that affect them.”

Andrew Gilbert, Co-Chair of London Jewish Forum, said: “This important gathering gave the community, mayor and his team a chance to discuss concerns. The mayor has been supportive of the Jewish community and this meeting showed how focused our mayor is on the community in London, and how much he understands us and our experiences.”

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