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Lee Harpin

Lee Harpin is senior reporter for the Jewish Chronicle.

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Top barrister David Wolfson made a life peer and junior minister

The QC will depart One Essex Court chambers for a place in the Lords

By Lee Harpin

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Top barrister David Wolfson made a life peer and junior minister

Lib Dems open investigation into 'fake antisemitism' speech by Bromley party activist

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Board's Gillian Merron to be made a life peer

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Labour began return to health as world got ill

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Far-right gunman jailed for life over Halle synagogue attack

Stephan Balliet shot and killed a female passer-by and a man at a kebab shop after failing to break into the shul during Yom Kippur service in 2019

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December 21, 2020 14:31

Far-right gunman jailed for life over Halle synagogue attack

Tributes pour in for Lawrie Nerva, who has died at 98

The Poale Zion stalwart was described as "an inspiration"

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December 20, 2020 10:40

Tributes pour in for Lawrie Nerva, who has died at 98

Corbyn granted permission to appeal over defamation ruling against him

The High Court had found that the former Labour leader had made statements about pro-Israel activist Richard Millett that could be held to be defamatory

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December 18, 2020 13:37

Corbyn granted permission to appeal over defamation ruling against him

Labour publishes action plan 'for driving out antisemitism from the party'

The proposals are made public by the party after being approved by the EHRC equalities watchdog

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December 17, 2020 11:54

Labour publishes action plan 'for driving out antisemitism from the party'

Report reveals widespread university antisemitism

CST investigation is evidence of a ‘culture problem’ on campuses, says Lord John Mann

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December 16, 2020 19:10

Report reveals widespread university antisemitism

Piers Corbyn circulates leaflets in north London comparing vaccine campaign to Shoah

Brother of former Labour leader has repeatedly led anti-lockdown protests across the country

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December 16, 2020 17:28

Piers Corbyn circulates leaflets in north London comparing vaccine campaign to Shoah

Corbyn gives interview to website under investigation by government antisemitism adviser

Former Labour leader’s interview with The Canary sparks anger

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December 16, 2020 17:19

Corbyn gives interview to website under investigation by government antisemitism adviser

Digital Secretary says banning social media anonymity could harm 'vulnerable people who rely on it’

Oliver Dowden was responding to a question put to him by Dame Margaret Hodge, who suffers from constant online abuse

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December 16, 2020 12:43

Digital Secretary says banning social media anonymity could harm 'vulnerable people who rely on it’

MPs call for UK government to proscribe Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group

All-party Foreign Affairs Committee report considered written evidence from the JLC and CST

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December 16, 2020 10:12

MPs call for UK government to proscribe Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group

Dowden confirms social media companies face billion-pound fines for failure to act over harmful content

Online Harms Bill includes measures 'to guard against things like antisemitic abuse' says Digital Secretary

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December 15, 2020 14:17

Dowden confirms social media companies face billion-pound fines for failure to act over harmful content

Starmer must remain on 'consistent journey' over tackling antisemitism, warns Dame Margaret Hodge

Veteran Labour MP says the lifting of Corbyn’s suspension last month ‘took us backwards’

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December 15, 2020 12:26

Starmer must remain on 'consistent journey' over tackling antisemitism, warns Dame Margaret Hodge

Diane Abbott joins suspended Labour activists including Wimborne-Idrissi for pro-Corbyn protest

The former shadow home secretary was a speaker at the 'Solidarity With Jeremy Corbyn' protest in London Fields, Hackney

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December 14, 2020 10:15

Diane Abbott joins suspended Labour activists including Wimborne-Idrissi for pro-Corbyn protest