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May 6, 2026, 6:11 pm
Lib Dems suspend councillor over ‘Israel lobby’ and ‘paymasters’ posts
Fresh scrutiny follows earlier controversy over Sam Ammar's remarks, condemned as antisemitic tropes
By Annabel Sinclair
Mayor of Bath. Pic: Liberal Democrats
March 26, 2026, 4:35 pm
Liberal Democrats suspend Mayor of Bath, pledge ‘solidarity with Jewish community’
Councillor Dr Bharat Pankhania apologised for now deleted reposts of content branding Hatzola arson attack an ‘Israeli false flag operation’
By Michelle Rosenberg
Dr Bharat Pankhania, councillor and Mayor of Bath
March 26, 2026, 1:55 pm
Mayor of Bath apologises for branding Hatzola attack an ‘Israeli false flag operation’
Liberal Democrat councillor Dr Bharat Pankhania says his now deleted social media posts about the firebombed ambulances in Golders Green 'never aligned to my values and beliefs'
By Michelle Rosenberg
Lib Dem logo.
January 28, 2026, 3:02 pm
Lib Dem councillor draws concern over ‘Israel lobby’ and ‘paymasters’ remarks in Facebook post
Concerns raised after Worcestershire councillor claims Labour is influenced by the “Israel lobby” in Facebook post
By Annabel Sinclair
Mayor John Boyd (left) pictured following his election to office. Photo Credit: Thatcham Town Council
April 4, 2025, 3:16 pm
Lib Dem councillor likened Hamas to Jewish fighters in Warsaw Ghetto
Party condemns remarks, but John Boyd remains a member despite complaint
By Annabel Sinclair
August 8, 2024, 4:38 pm
OPINION: How did Jews compare with other minority groups in the 2024 general election?
Jews are not too different from the general UK population, writes JPR's Dr Daniel Staetsky
By Dr Daniel Staetsky
Ed Davey meets with Yair Lapid in Israel
July 12, 2024, 6:25 pm
OPINION: A Liberal dose of internationalist passion
The UK's third political party promises balance and compassion where it counts on Israel and Palestine
By Gavin Stollar
Baroness Hussein-Ece
November 7, 2023, 1:09 pm
Lib Dem peer Baroness Hussein-Ece tweets ‘Never Again’ in criticism of Israel’s actions
Chair of Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel said: "Using the phrase 'Never again' in the context of the current conflict is as ill-considered and inappropriate as it is offensive.
By Jewish News Reporter
Lib Dems Layla Moran (pic Parliament TV)
March 17, 2023, 4:11 pm
Lib Dem’s Moran renews call for UK to recognise Palestinian state
Layla Moran argues her case for her Palestine statehood (recognition) bill in parliament, but minster Andrew Mitchell says 'now is not, in our view,  the time to take this step'
By Lee Harpin
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer pictured voting on Thursday (Photos: PA)
May 5, 2022, 7:52 pm
As it happened: 2022 local election
Jewish News was live at the count for the London borough, a prime target for the two big parties following a day of voting across England, Scotland and Wales.
By Lee Harpin
Swastika daubed on a car in Bristol (Credit: Nick Helfenbein)
February 10, 2022, 4:13 pm
Lib Dem equalities spokesperson: Tories ‘failing to keep anti-Jewish hate under control’
Wera Hobhouse said the 'shocking' statistics should be addressed more directly by the government
By Lee Harpin
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.
September 20, 2021, 2:58 pm
Lib Dems pass motion banning trade with Israeli settlements
Party's foreign affairs spokesperson Layla Moran, who is of Palestinian descent, welcomed the move accusing Britain of doing 'nothing to stop Israel's continued expansion outside its sovereign territory.'
By Lee Harpin
Luciana Berger during a press conference at which she announced her resignation from the Labour Party. (Photo credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)
June 2, 2021, 2:15 pm
Luciana Berger: ‘Would I return to politics? Never say never’
EXCLUSIVE: In her first post-Westminster interview, Luciana Berger discusses her new career, family life, antisemitism and Labour’s failure to make its mark under Keir Starmer.
By Lee Harpin
Israeli and Palestinian flags
June 1, 2021, 5:08 pm
65 MPs and peers back call for Israel-Palestine peace fund
Labour, Tory and Lib Dem politicians sign letter calling on the UK to “substantiate its support for peaceful coexistence”
By Jewish News Reporter
Uyghur Muslims held in 're-education' camps in north west China
February 7, 2021, 9:11 am
Lib Dems: Team GB should boycott Beijing winter Olympics over Uyghur persecution
Sir Ed Davey said the UK should “use every available tool” to pressure China into closing its detention camps and ending the mistreatment of the Muslim minority
By Jewish News Reporter
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