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Lee Harpin

Lee Harpin was a reporter until 2021

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Labour candidate defends using Christ crucifixion words to describe Corbyn critics

Laura Pidcock has defended quoting from the New Testament at her campaign launch

By Lee Harpin

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Labour candidate defends using Christ crucifixion words to describe Corbyn critics

Conference of European Rabbis stages technology awards at UK's oldest shul

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Labour candidate quits after likening Israel to a child abuser

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EXCLUSIVE: Labour officials accused of covering up MP hopeful's antisemitism

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JLM brands selection of Nardell as Labour's Westminster candidate as 'shameless'

Gordon Nardell QC worked as an independent adviser on Labour’s disciplinary processes

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November 6, 2019 16:46

JLM brands selection of Nardell as Labour's Westminster candidate as 'shameless'

Lib Dems furiously rebut claims they are 'flaky' on religious freedoms as a 'categorical lie'

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November 6, 2019 14:03

Lib Dems furiously rebut claims they are 'flaky' on religious freedoms as a 'categorical lie'

There is complacency about our chances of victory, says Tory ex-minister Stephen Crabb

The parliamentary CFI chair says his party has a 'heavy duty' to win 'for the good of the Jewish community'

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November 5, 2019 16:58

There is complacency about our chances of victory, says Tory ex-minister Stephen Crabb

Swinson accuses Corbyn of 'dereliction of duty' on antisemitism

Speaking at the party's campaign launch the Liberal Democrat leader also 'categorically' ruled out helping put the Labour leader into Number 10

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November 5, 2019 13:18

Swinson accuses Corbyn of 'dereliction of duty' on antisemitism

Sultana used 'white' as racial slur against Jews

Further shocking social media posts by Coventry South candidate Zarah Sultana have emerged

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November 5, 2019 12:08

Sultana used 'white' as racial slur against Jews

Blair predicts 'big battle' to take party back from far left

The former PM also said Jew-hate was 'killing the party' on Monday night at the Board's President's dinner as he supported those who would vote tactically in the general election

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November 4, 2019 22:05

Blair predicts 'big battle' to take party back from far left

Exclusive: Labour MP hopeful said she would 'celebrate' deaths of Blair, Netanyahu

Coventry South candidate Zarah Sultana also wrote of her support for “violent resistance” by Palestinians

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November 4, 2019 14:09

Exclusive: Labour MP hopeful said she would 'celebrate' deaths of Blair, Netanyahu

Freer campaigns in Israel for Finchley votes

Mike Freer is joined by Israel advocacy groups and influential Hendon shul in encouraging former north London residents now living abroad to register and cast votes in December's UK General Election

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November 4, 2019 12:11

Freer campaigns in Israel for Finchley votes

BBC rejects Labour's complaints about Panorama antisemitism episode

The party launched a full-throated attack on the show but the corporation is set to reject all of its complaints

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November 1, 2019 24:11

BBC rejects Labour's complaints about Panorama antisemitism episode

JLM announces it won't campaign for Labour MPs 'for exceptional candidates'

'Fighting racism, prejudice and intolerance is at the heart of our Labour values – it is the failure of the leader and his supporters to live these values which has led us to take this stance'

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October 31, 2019 07:11

JLM announces it won't campaign for Labour MPs 'for exceptional candidates'

Senior rabbi takes unprecedented step of writing to urge congregants to vote tactically against Labour

Exclusive: Rabbi Jonathan Romain tells 823 families at his shul that 'a Corbyn-led government would pose a danger to Jewish life as we know it'

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October 30, 2019 18:31

Senior rabbi takes unprecedented step of writing to urge congregants to vote tactically against Labour

Liberal Judaism chief executive backs Labour in Finchley and Golders Green

Rabbi Danny Rich was at one point mooted as a possible candidate himself

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October 30, 2019 17:48

Liberal Judaism chief executive backs Labour in Finchley and Golders Green