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A masked protester at the annual Al-Quds Day through central London

May 1, 2026, 10:57 am

The Muslim antisemitism debate Britain keeps avoiding

Concerns over causing offence has left politicians and institutions frozen in fear – unwilling to state where much of today’s antisemitism comes from

By John Ware

April 7, 2026, 11:18 am

Government moves to shut down Palestine Declassified show over Iran links

Ex-MP Williamson accuses Home Secretary of 'state intimidation' and denies Press TV Iran links

By Lee Harpin

Tasnime Akerjee on the PressTV programme Palestine Declassified that led to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing

July 10, 2024, 10:51 am

Solicitor accused ‘Zionist firm’ Mishcon de Reya of criminal activity, tribunal hears

Shamima Begum’s former lawyer Tasnime Akunjee alleged to have made false and untrue statements about the City law firm in ‘antisemitic’ broadcast on PressTV

By Beatrice Sayers

Stephen Sizer, (right) pictured with ex-MP Chris Williamson at the Al Quds Day 2023 demo. Picture posted on Williamson's Twitter.

April 17, 2023, 1:00 pm

Shamed vicar Stephen Sizer speaks at annual Al Quds Day protest

The vicar, banned by the Church of England after sharing 'antisemitic material' was among the speakers to address activists at the annual pro-Iranian regime and anti-Israel demo in central London

By Lee Harpin

Chris Williamson outside the Birmingham Civil Justice Centre on Thursday (Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

February 21, 2023, 10:14 pm

Disgraced ex-MP Chris Williamson stripped of his Westminster pass

The disgraced ex-Labour politician will be prevented from accessing parliament over concerns about his links to Iranian state television

By Lee Harpin

June 27, 2022, 1:23 pm

Vehement anti-Zionists designated as ‘Iran state-affiliated media’ by Twitter

Former Labour MP Chris Williamson and sacked lecturer David Miller, who work for Tehran's Press TV platform, have had the rider of added to their personal accounts.

By Jenni Frazer

Cllr Nadine Peatfield has been dropped from Derby North Labour candidate list

May 31, 2022, 12:45 pm

Labour councillor who backed disgraced Chris Williamson dropped from candidate list

Cllr Nadine Peatfield says she is 'reaching out' to the Jewish Labour Movement after fully accepting decision to drop her from the candidate list for the Derby North seat.

By Lee Harpin

November 18, 2021, 9:09 am

Anti-racism charity pulls award for artist who supported former MP Chris Williamson

Hope Not Hate rescinds hero prize for activist and musician Joe Solo over social media posts in which he showed 'solidarity' with the disgraced pro-Corbyn former MP

By Lee Harpin

A Labour Against the Witchhunt event taking place during the Labour conference 2019, featuring Ken Livingstone, Jackie Walker, Chris Williamson and Asa Winstanley of Electronic Intifada (Credit: HOPE not hate/Jewish News)

July 19, 2021, 11:02 am

Labour NEC set to expel groups over claims of playing down of antisemitism

Labour Against The Witch-hunt, Labour In Exile and Resist are among those likely be proscribed at Tuesday's meeting of the National Executive Committee

By Lee Harpin

Former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott (right) and suspended Jewish Voice for Labour activist Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi

December 14, 2020, 12:30 pm

Diane Abbott support for suspended Jewish Voice for Labour activist

Former shadow home secretary alongside Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi in rally for Jeremy Corbyn.

By Jewish News Reporter

April 2, 2020, 2:04 pm

Twenty-Five Under 25: The official countdown begins!

From activists and campaigners to interfaith workers and charity volunteers, we celebrate young people tipped to become UK Jewish leaders. Drum roll... here are positions 25-11..!

March 26, 2020, 12:56 pm

Twenty Five Under 25: The young trailblazers set to shape our future

From student activists and young musicians to interfaith campaigners and motivational speakers, we profile those tipped to be future leaders of Anglo-Jewry!

By Jewish News

December 13, 2019, 5:28 am

Chris Williamson loses seat with just 635 votes

Former Labour MP who was accused of playing down and denying antisemitism in the party is ousted by the Tories

By Mathilde Frot

November 7, 2019, 10:03 am

Jewish Labour Movement lambasts Chris Williamson’s ‘racist’ resignation letter

Derby North politician handed in his resignation letter on Wednesday after Labour's ruling body barred him from standing for party in election

By Mathilde Frot

Chris Williamson outside the Birmingham Civil Justice Centre last month (Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire - Jewish News)

November 6, 2019, 1:29 pm

Chris Williamson BARRED from standing for Labour at election

BREAKING: Labour's ruling body decided not to endorse Williamson at next month's general election

By Mathilde Frot

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