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Naz Shah speaking in parliament
June 7, 2021, 9:53 am
Naz Shah admits some Palestine protests ‘infiltrated’ by antisemites
Labour MP's comments come after video emerged of inflammatory speech made at event she attended in support of the Palestinians
By Lee Harpin
Former Lib Dem MP David Ward
January 31, 2019, 11:29 am
Lib Dems dispute David Ward claim of return to party
When approached for comment, the Liberal Democrats said there were no plans to reinstate David Ward to the party. 
By Mathilde Frot
An example of a local authority's debating chamber. (Bradford Council Chamber)
July 18, 2018, 11:09 am
Bradford council backs anti-Semitism definition rejected by Labour NEC
Jewish community leaders welcome Yorkshire authority's endorsement of the IHRA definition for Jew hatred
By Jewish News Reporter
Some of Naz Khan's tweets. Graphic: Campaign Against Antisemitism
November 15, 2017, 12:07 pm
OPINION: Bradford is a bellwether for the failure of multiculturalism
Jewish News editor Richard Ferrer says to be a political big shot in Bradford you need to dislike Jews and Israel, a lot.
By Richard Ferrer
Tim Farron
May 3, 2017, 8:11 pm
Exclusive: Tim Farron vows to ‘hold Israel dear as a friend’
Liberal Democrat leader commits to 'muscular intervention' in fighting anti-Semitism, and reveals plans to visit the Jewish state
By Justin Cohen
Tim Farron
April 26, 2017, 7:34 pm
Exclusive – Tim Farron: Why I sacked David Ward
Liberal Democrat leader explains to Jewish News readers why he kicked out the anti-Israel former MP
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron (l) and David Ward in parliament (r)
April 26, 2017, 2:48 pm
David Ward removed as a candidate by Lib Dems
Tim Farron says the former MP is 'unfit to represent the party and I have sacked him', amid widespread criticism following his selection as a candidate
Prime Minister Theresa May
April 26, 2017, 1:42 pm
Theresa May condemns ‘questionable views’ of David Ward at PMQs
Prime Minister says voters will be 'disappointed' that Lib Dems selected the ex-MP as a candidate, despite accusations of anti-Semitism
By Jewish News Reporter
Former MP David Ward is a Lib Dem candidate once again
April 26, 2017, 10:11 am
David Ward selection as Lib Dem candidate is ‘beyond parody’
Politician who used a Holocaust message to compare Israel to Nazis may now return to the House of Commons
By Jewish News Reporter
Baroness Tonge
March 1, 2017, 4:05 pm
Balfour Apology Campaign to be led by Baroness Tonge, David Ward and Lord Ahmed
Three politicians who have been suspended for offensive comments to the Jewish community will spearhead the anti-Israel campaign
Baroness Tonge
October 20, 2016, 2:11 pm
Voice of the Jewish News: Final straw for a bigoted Baroness
This week's editorial focuses on the Liberal Democrats tough decision on Jenny Tonge and David Ward
By Jewish News Reporter
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron
October 18, 2016, 10:12 pm
Farron backs action over ‘intolerable’ Tonge and Ward remarks
The Liberal Democrat leader called for the former MP and peer to face a disciplinary process over social media posts
By Justin Cohen
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron (l) and David Ward in parliament (r)
October 13, 2016, 9:09 am
Tim Farron backs David Ward return: ‘He’s served his time’
The Liberal Democrat leader said the controversial anti-Israel former MP can represent the party again
By Jewish News Reporter
Former Lib Dem MP David Ward
July 20, 2016, 2:14 pm
David Ward accused of anti-Semitism in council debate
The ex-MP caused controversy saying it was "completely wrong to use the Holocaust" to stifle criticism of Israel
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Former Lib Dem MP David Ward
May 9, 2016, 5:20 pm
At it again: ex-MP David Ward attacks ‘rogue’ Israel
Newly-elected Bradford councillor marks his return to politics with another inflammatory tweet
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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