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Momentum members were also in attendance.

November 22, 2022, 10:43 am

Pro-Corbyn Momentum group facing cash crisis

New video put out by the group , accused of having a 'problematic' relationship with the Jewish community, includes a desperate plea for funds as Momentum activist admits our “very future is at risk”.

By Lee Harpin

August 26, 2021, 3:45 pm

Jewish News special report, part two: Divided on division

In the final instalment of our deep dive into polarisation across British Jewry, we ask: are we really more divided than ever?

By Stephen Oryszczuk

Momentum's former chief Jon Lansman (Photo Credit: Eli Gaventa)

December 13, 2019, 7:18 am

Jon Lansman: Labour doesn’t need to make leadership call ‘until the New Year’

Jewish left-wing activist who helped found Corbyn-supporting group Momentum, said the decision shouldn't be made instantly

Salma Yaqoob speaking at an anti-Israel rally in London

October 25, 2019, 1:01 pm

Labour urged to ‘expel’ mayoral hopeful who shared Rothschild bankers article

Former vice-chair of George Galloway's 'Respect' Party, Salma Yaqoob, is standing to be its West Midlands candidate

By Jewish News Reporter

September 20, 2019, 1:40 pm

Woman who said ‘Zionists abuse memory of Shoah’ to back Israel, in mayoral bid

Former vice-chair of George Galloways's old 'Respect' Party, Salma Yacoob is standing to challenge the Tory incumbent in the West Midlands

By Jewish News Reporter

July 22, 2019, 4:30 pm

Exclusive: Jon Lansman lodges motion to allow NEC to expel antisemites

Initiative from the prominent Jewish Corbyn ally would give the NEC expulsion powers in cases of flagrant Jew-hate and is due to be discussed tomorrow.

By Jewish News Reporter

June 28, 2019, 9:14 am

Lansman: Williamson not shown ‘one iota of contrition’ as Corbyn urged to act

Founder of Momentum, who is Jewish, urges the party to suspend the whip from Derby North MP Chris Williamson

By Jewish News Reporter

June 21, 2019, 10:52 am

Jon Lansman claims Jewish Voice for Labour ‘not part of community’

The founder of Momentum has launched a scathing attack on Jewish Voice for Labour

By Jewish News Reporter

April 1, 2019, 2:22 pm

Lansman defends Corbyn adviser who halted antisemitism ban

Jewish Momentum founder criticised article in the Sunday Times.

By Mathilde Frot

March 10, 2019, 12:05 am

Camden Momentum meeting targets Jon Lansman but Chris Williamson tops agenda

Left-wing group to discuss action taken against controversial Derby MP, as well as motion on Momentum chief Jon Lansman

By Jewish News Reporter

February 25, 2019, 10:29 am

Momentum chief: Labour has ‘major problem’ with antisemitism

Jon Lansman told BBC Radio 4 that Labour has a 'much larger' group of members with hardcore antisemitic views than previously thought.

By Jewish News Reporter

Limmudniks participate in havdallah on Saturday Night

Photo by Jonathan Hunter

December 18, 2018, 11:18 am

Around 2,500 participants from 41 countries to attend Limmud this weekend!

People head to Birmingham for festival of Jewish learning and entertainment, featuring Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Eurovision winner Dana International

By Joe Millis

September 2, 2018, 5:17 pm

Jon Lansman denies suggesting Jeremy Corbyn should attend anti-Semitism training

Momentum founder among the high-profile speakers at Jewish Labour Movement’s packed conference

By Jenni Frazer

September 1, 2018, 12:00 pm

Gordon Brown to deliver keynote address at JLM one day conference

Former prime minister to speak at the second annual event alongside MPs Margaret Hodge and Wes Streeting, plus Momentum founder Jon Lansman

August 15, 2018, 10:14 am

Dame Margaret Hodge and Jon Lansman to headline JLM One Day conference

Host of senior Labour MPs and the founder of Momentum to discuss issues including the party's Labour anti-Semitism crisis

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