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February 20, 2024, 5:49 pm

Politicians heap praise on CST’s work in debate on rise in UK antisemitism

Crime minister Chris Philp tells MPs the organisation is ‘essential partner in our efforts to keep the Jewish community safe’

By Lee Harpin

March 8, 2023, 12:24 pm

Gary Lineker branded ‘irresponsible’ for comparing UK immigration measures to 1930s Germany

Following Home Office migrant video by Suella Braverman, the BBC pundit criticised the "immeasurably cruel policy" and "language that is not dissimilar to that used in the ’30s"

By JN Reporter

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and other dignitaries attend commemoration of Munich Olympic massacre inside Westminster (Photo: Lee Harpin)

September 5, 2022, 5:08 pm

Moving Munich Olympic massacre commemoration held at Westminster

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis joined by Keir Starmer, Lord Pickles, Israeli ambassador to UK Tzipi Hotovely, and representatives from the Board, JLC at Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's poignant Westminster event

By Lee Harpin

January 18, 2022, 10:04 am

Yvette Cooper: We must be unrelenting in fight against antisemitism and extremism

Labour's shadow Home Secretary responded to the hostage-taking at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas, after two teens were arrested in Greater Manchester linked to the incident

By Lee Harpin

A teenager from Durham said to have been influenced by the group was convicted of planning a terrorist attack in the UK in January. Pictured is his 'manifesto' shown to a jury at Manchester Crown Court. (Photo credit: Counter Terrorism Police North East/PA Wire)

March 2, 2020, 11:46 am

Calls for neo-Nazi Satanist group to be banned as terrorist organisation

Anti-racism charity Hope Not Hate says below-the-radar online platforms used by far-right groups are 'awash' with the organisation's propaganda

By Mathilde Frot

December 20, 2019, 12:16 pm

Lord Dubs ‘bitterly disappointed and angry’ at scrapping of child refugee pledge

Labour peer who fled the Nazis as a boy said he is 'absolutely shocked' by Boris Johnson's move, accusing the government of 'turning their backs' on the most vulnerable

By Jack Mendel

From the WebDecember 20, 2019, 11:00 am

Board of Deputies says Boris’ plan to scrap Dubs Amendment is ‘poor decision’

British Jews hit out at the PM's intention to 'tear up' deal put forward by Kindertransport refugee Lord Dubs, allowing child refugees with family in the UK to be reunited

Labour MPs who have been attacked online for remaining in Labour, but trying to defend the Jewish community in the antisemitism row. Left: Yvette Cooper and Wes Streeting. Right: Stella Creasy and Rosie Duffield

November 4, 2019, 12:27 pm

OPINION: This ‘everyone’s complicit’ criticism isn’t helping anyone

Jenni Frazer asks, what is the point of attacking those who have stuck their necks out for the community, just because they have the temerity to continue in politics?

By Jenni Frazer

July 15, 2019, 10:48 am

28 MPs ‘shocked’ by Panorama issue statement supporting whistleblowers

Members of the Tribune group say that 'urgent action is needed' by Labour in wake of the shocking documentary

By Jenni Frazer

June 28, 2019, 3:52 pm

Labour MPs in new bid to have Williamson suspended with motion at PLP meeting

More than sixty representatives sign initiative calling for the Derby North MP to have the whip withdrawn for 12 months

By Jewish News Reporter

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

May 14, 2019, 2:49 pm

Former Labour regional director resigns from party over ‘bullying’ claims

Sheila Murphy steps aside from the opposition after 49 years, leaving behind career in the party behind which saw her work with Luciana Berger and Ed Miliband

By Jewish News Reporter

Victoria Tower Gardens in Westminster, London. Photo credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

February 20, 2019, 2:44 pm

More than 150 MPs sign letter backing Westminster Holocaust memorial

Politicians from across the spectrum undersign plea to Westminster City Council's Planning Committee to back the application

By Jewish News Reporter

February 8, 2019, 9:39 am

Senior Labour MPs rally behind Luciana Berger after no confidence vote tabled

Ed MIliband, Dame Margaret Hodge and Yvette Cooper among senior politicians to offer backing to Jewish Labour MP

August 6, 2018, 3:47 pm

Yvette Cooper: Anti-Semitism row is ‘a mess’ for Labour

Former Cabinet minister says issue won't go away until party fully adopts the international definition of what constitutes prejudice against Jews

By Jewish News Reporter

A boy holds a Palestinian flag in front of burning tires during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Monday, May 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

May 15, 2018, 3:49 pm

MPs round on Israel’s Gaza border killings during debate

Politicians from across the politicial spectrum condemn Israel's use of 'excessive' force and its 'disproportionate response'

By Jewish News Reporter

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