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Lee Harpin

Lee Harpin

Lee Harpin is the Jewish News's political editor
Ahmed Yakoob promoting Shahid Butt as an independent candidate for the Sparkhill ward in central Birmingham
July 3, 2026, 11:00 am
MPs to debate petition calling for ban on convicted terrorists running for office after pro-Gaza case
Debate, follows the recent case of Shahid Butt, a convicted terrorist who stood as a pro-Gaza candidate in Birmingham
By Lee Harpin
Baroness Morgan, Danny Stone MBE and Lord Pickles at Antisemitism Policy Trust event at Tory conference
July 3, 2026, 9:09 am
Antisemitism watchdog urges Burnham to prioritise strengthening online safety laws
Antisemitism Policy Trust is one of 47 organisations to join the Online Safety Network in calling for action
By Lee Harpin
Morgan McSweeney Picture by: House of Commons/UK Parliament
July 2, 2026, 6:21 pm
Starmer’s former chief of staff: Labour was ‘morally broken’ on antisemitism
Morgan McSweeney gives first interview since leaving job to BBC's Nick Robinson
By Lee Harpin
Jeremy Corbyn MP
July 2, 2026, 4:21 pm
Labour minister rebukes Corbyn over his claims about Israel Commons exchange
Hamish Falconer MP tells the Islington North MP his account ' omits the context in which the exchange took place'
By Lee Harpin
Hamish Falconer at Yachad fundraiser
July 1, 2026, 3:15 pm
UK government discussing full ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods
Middle East minister Hamish Falconer confirms talks with partners during Commons Urgent Question on proposed E1 settlement expansion
By Lee Harpin
IRGC tank in Tehran (Wikipedia)
July 1, 2026, 10:25 am
New laws to tackle Iran’s IRGC cleared by the House of Lords
Peers nod through the National Security (State Threats) Bill
By Lee Harpin
Protesters are seen during a demonstration outside the Gaza City headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees.
July 1, 2026, 10:15 am
UK government announces £23 million in additional support for UNRWA
Last month, UNRWA’s acting chief Christian Saunders terminated the employment of 70 Gaza-based staff members with immediate effect
By Lee Harpin
Pro-Israel demonstrators wave Israeli and British flags outside SOAS in a united stand against campus antisemitism. Photo Credit: Jude Sacks
July 1, 2026, 9:25 am
Campus antisemitism: MP issues warning on ‘scale of the problem’ during Westminster debate
Mark Sewards MP told Westminister debate those who deny the problem 'are part of it' - but Iqbal Mohamed MP claims criticism of Israeli govt conflated with antisemitism
By Lee Harpin
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis
June 30, 2026, 6:48 pm
Chief Rabbi Mirvis: Chanting ‘death to the IDF’ should be a criminal offence
Mirvis tells Religion Media Festival 'We need to change our laws in order not to allow such a statement to be made'
By Lee Harpin
Caroline Lucas
June 30, 2026, 3:45 pm
Lucas says Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion risks targeting Jews not Israel
Wording of motion 'caused a lot of concern' admits former Greens leader
By Lee Harpin
Baroness Amos
June 30, 2026, 9:40 am
Maternity care review includes claim staff told one family member ‘Jews are sneaky’
Rapid review into NHS maternity care conducted by Baroness Valerie Amos details shocking claims of racism
By Lee Harpin
Nick Timothy MP speaks at CFI lunch
June 29, 2026, 3:24 pm
Timothy accuses Burnham of ‘lacking courage’ to reject Israel ‘Gaza genocide’ claims
Shadow Justice Secretary tells CFI lunch Burnham 'no better' than Keir Starmer
By Lee Harpin
Yvette Cooper speaks to Robert Peston on ITV News
June 26, 2026, 1:36 pm
Foreign Secretary urges next PM to toughen stance on Israel’s West Bank policies
Yvette Cooper argues next PM should be 'tougher on Israel and its actions in Gaza and the West Bank'
By Lee Harpin
Andy Burnham outside his house in Warrington, Cheshire. Picture date: Thursday June 25, 2026. Pic: PA
June 26, 2026, 11:55 am
‘Continuity’ expected in UK foreign policy on Israel under Burnham
Likely next PM keen not to allow his stance on Israel to dominate his time as leader
By Lee Harpin
Keir Starmer meets with some of the sick Gazan children evacuated to the UK last year
June 25, 2026, 10:15 am
Labour MP challenges medical evacuations of Gazan children
International Development Committee chair Sarah Champion warns 'costs, trauma & unintended consequences present huge risks'
By Lee Harpin
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