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Ruth Smeeth in the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
December 8, 2022, 2:15 pm
Former MP Ruth Smeeth takes seat in Lords
The Jewish ex-MP, who had held the seat since 2015, was a vocal critic of Mr Corbyn over antisemitism.
By JN Reporter
Ruth Smeeth in the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
October 27, 2022, 10:09 am
Ruth Smeeth: Why I turned my back on Westminster return as an MP
Keir Starmer making me a Labour peer was 'safest way back for me'.
By Lee Harpin
Ruth Smeeth, who is set to return to Westminster in the Lords
October 7, 2022, 11:03 am
Ruth Smeeth tipped for Westminster return in the Lords
Ex-MP Smeeth - an outspoken campaigner against antisemitism in Labour under Jeremy Corbyn - is reportedly on list of nominations for new peerages, which also includes businessman and Tory donor Sir Michael Hintze and Tom Watson
By Lee Harpin
Hon Capt (RNR) Ruth Smeeth thanks a bugler from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers for his contribution to the annual service at the AJEX Memorial, National Memorial Arboretum
June 28, 2022, 5:07 pm
Ruth Smeeth made an Honorary Captain in the Royal Naval Reserve
EXCLUSIVE Ex-Jewish Labour MP admits she is 'incredibly proud' at being given the role, in recognition of her 'incredible public service over the last decades' to the Royal Navy
By Lee Harpin
Anna Hussain, Lindy Diamond, Ahmereen Reza and Laura Marks of Nisa-Nashim prepare for conference with homemade samosas. Photo: Yakir Zur
May 16, 2022, 3:29 pm
‘Women being targeted in world’s conflict flashpoints,’ says former minister
Jewish-Muslim virtual conference hears politicans on both sides talk of the need for unity amid Afghan, Ukraine and Uyghur crises
By Jewish News Reporter
Lisa Nandy at a Jewish Labour-Jewish News hustings (Marc Morris Photography via Jewish News)
September 1, 2021, 9:25 am
Lisa Nandy: Labour will always believe Israel has the right to defend itself
Shadow foreign secretary voiced opposition to banning arms sales to Israel, and said Luciana Berger should be back in Westminster as she is 'one of the best MPs we have ever had'
By Lee Harpin
Labour's Kim Leadbeater after winning the Batley and Spen by-election.
July 2, 2021, 10:10 am
Batley and Spen: Jewish activists help Labour clinch seat by narrow margin
Kim Leadbeater held on to the Yorkshire seat in a bitter contest marred by personal abuse and claims of dirty tricks from alleged supporters of George Galloway
By Lee Harpin
Sadiq Khan speaking at a Jewish Labour Movement event
April 28, 2021, 3:16 pm
OPINION: Sadiq supported us in the antisemitism fight – now he deserves our vote
Former Labour MP Ruth Smeeth says the incumbent mayor of London repeatedly challenged Jeremy Corbyn, in public and in private, and deserves the community's support
By Ruth Smeeth
Some of the headlines from the first 12 months of Keir Starmer's leadership
April 8, 2021, 11:35 am
Starmer’s report card: One year of Keir
After 12 months of new Labour leadership, community campaigners praise the strides he has taken to win back trust - but stress there is 'considerably more to do'
By Lee Harpin
Dame Margaret Hodge, Parliamentary Chair of the Jewish Labour Movement, during a press conference by the JLM at the offices of Mishcon de Reya in London, following the publication of damming anti-Semitism report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
November 30, 2020, 2:14 pm
Dame Margaret Hodge: In last few weeks I’ve had more abuse than ever
Senior Jewish Labour MP tells JLM One Day Conference of unprecedented levels of hate she is sent, during session featuring former colleagues Ruth Smeeth and Louise Ellman
By Jewish News Reporter
Joe Biden celebrates his election to the presidency after a victory speech outside the Chase Center on Riverfront Saturday evening. News Biden Victory Speech (Photo by William Bretzger/USA Today Network/Sipa USA)
November 29, 2020, 6:23 pm
Jewish Democrat official claims Biden won’t move Israel embassy back to Tel Aviv
During conversation with Ruth Smeeth at the JLM conference, Halie Soifer of the Jewish Democratic Council, said it won't be moved from Jerusalem 'which we recognise as the capital'
By Jenni Frazer
Mike Gapes and Joan Ryan
November 29, 2020, 12:52 pm
Two ex-Labour politicians describe heart-wrenching decisions to quit party
Joan Ryan tells the JLM One Day Conference 'the moment I knew there was no turning back was when Luciana Berger said that in her view the party was institutionally antisemitic'
By Jenni Frazer
(back row left to right) Mike Katz, Ruth Smeeth, Adam Langleben, (front row) Margaret Hodge and Peter Mason, during a press conference by the Jewish Labour Movement at the offices of Mishcon de Reya in London, following the publication of damming anti-Semitism report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
November 25, 2020, 3:45 pm
Starmer, Nandy, Mandelson and Miliband set for unprecedented JLM conference
More than 55 sessions will take place on issues ranging from Labour's antisemitism crisis and the Middle East, to the environment and domestic abuse in faith communities
By Jack Mendel
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the party's online conference.
September 22, 2020, 11:42 am
Starmer reiterates commitment to ‘root out’ antisemitism in conference speech
Labour leader was introduced by former MP Ruth Smeeth who said the 'trauma of the last few years will begin to heal' after five years of Jeremy Corbyn
By Jack Mendel
Ruth Smeeth, who is set to return to Westminster in the Lords
June 17, 2020, 12:52 pm
Former Labour MP Ruth Smeeth starts top job at Index Against Censorship
'If we have learnt anything at all from the turmoil that 2020 has given the world, it’s that free speech is vital'
By Mathilde Frot
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