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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Wikipedia/Gage Skidmore )

March 20, 2026, 10:04 am

Nigel Farage says all mass religious observances should be banned

Farage backs sweeping ban on public religious gatherings after Ramadan event row sparks political backlash

By JN Reporter

Trafalgar Square Open Iftar. Photo: X/ SadiqKhan

March 19, 2026, 7:20 pm

VOICE OF THE JEWISH NEWS: In defence of praying during Iftar in Trafalgar Square

The question here is not one of whether such prayer is an attempt to “dominate”. It is about whether one has the right to publicly express their religious identity in this country.

By Voice of the Jewish News

Sadiq Khan at the Trafalgar Square Open Iftar. Photo: X/ SadiqKhan

March 19, 2026, 9:42 am

Jews could become targets of Tory intolerance, Sadiq Khan warns

Sadiq Khan warns Jews and Hindus could be next targets after row over Tory remarks on Muslim public prayer in London

By JN Reporter

March 18, 2026, 1:23 pm

Badenoch backs MP’s post about Muslim ‘domination’ saying he is ‘defending British values’

Starmer demands Badenoch sack Nick Timothy over 'Act of Domination' Ramadan Iftar remarks

By Lee Harpin

Performers take to the stage at ChanukahLIVE! in Trafalgar Square as thousands gathered in central London to celebrate the festival of lights. Photo Credit: Denise Lester

December 17, 2025, 11:45 am

Thousands defy fear as ChanukahLIVE! lights up Trafalgar Square

Public Chanukah celebration draws thousands amid global antisemitic attacks, with Europe’s tallest menorah lit in London

By Annabel Sinclair

Trafalgar Square lighting up for Chanukah in 2021

December 15, 2025, 11:13 am

ChanukahLIVE! to go ahead in Trafalgar Square despite Bondi Beach terror attack

Organisers confirm celebration will proceed, days after a deadly antisemitic terror attack in Australia

By Annabel Sinclair

December 8, 2025, 11:21 am

Trafalgar Square set to blaze with light as ChanukahLIVE! brings joy to the capital

Organisers promise an evening of joy, music and community spirit as the capital gathers for a renewed Chanukah celebration

By Natasha Glass

People attend an event organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews (BDBJ) in London's Trafalgar Square, to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Picture date: Sunday October 5, 2025.

October 5, 2025, 5:24 pm

Grief and defiance in Trafalgar Square as thousands mark second anniversary of 7 October

Crowds gather to mark two years since the Hamas massacres and mourn deaths in Manchester

By Jenni Frazer

January 8, 2024, 2:50 pm

Thousands expected at the ‘Stand with Israel’ rally in central London on Sunday

Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy and Conservative peer Lord Pickles to speak at event marking 100 days since 7 October

By Michelle Rosenberg

Left to right: Adrian Cohen of London Jewish Forum, David Baddiel, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl, JLC Chair Keith Black and Rabbi Hackenbroch

December 13, 2023, 11:27 am

OPINION: Light amid darkness – a Chanukah for our times

Lighting the chanukiah at Trafalgar Square, Rabbi Piny Hackenbroch reflects on a time of both joy and pain, protests and solidarity

By Rabbi Piny Hackenbroch

December 11, 2023, 10:34 pm

Sadiq Khan: ‘It was more important than ever this year that London lights a menorah’

Mayor of London also confirmed investigation launched after TFL operated bus allegedly failed to stop for Jewish passengers in Stamford Hill

By Lee Harpin

The focus was on the heartbroken families of those kidnapped

October 22, 2023, 7:36 pm

10,000 call for hostages to be freed at emotional Trafalgar Square rally

Families of those taken by Hamas speak at event organised by Board of Deputies, JLC and UJIA - the largest communal rally for nearly two decades

By Jenni Frazer at Trafalgar Square

December 20, 2022, 5:37 pm

Drip, drip, hooray! Community celebrates Chanukah in Trafalgar Square

Hundreds braced the cold and rain to mark the festival of lights in Trafalgar Square on Monday.

By Jewish News Reporter

April 10, 2020, 1:52 pm

A tale of one city: London under lockdown

As the capital's streets remain deserted, one film-maker travels in to document history as it happens

By Alex Galbinski

Queen Elizabeth II greets US President Donald Trump as he arrives for the Ceremonial Welcome at Buckingham Palace, London, on day one of his three day state visit to the UK. Photo credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

June 3, 2019, 3:36 pm

Mixed reception from community as The Queen welcomes President Trump

Some herald the president as being an 'outstanding friend' of Jewish people, while others urge protests this week saying he's 'unable to engage in civilised debate'

By Jewish News Reporter

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