Marcus Dysch
Marcus Dysch was the JC’s Political Editor and Assistant News Editor until 2018
‘Intimidation’ as council debates hate
Dysch on Politics special: MPs end-of-year reports
With MPs enjoying the start of their summer break this week, JC political editor Marcus Dysch assesses the performances of eight key politicians since last September’s party conferences
Momentum distances itself from Haringey antisemitism definition protest
The pro-Jeremy Corbyn hard-left activism group said it had not received any complaints about its members but would be willing to investigate and take action if necessary.
Momentum activists attack Labour councillors over antisemitism definition
Councillors said members from the pro-Jeremy Corbyn Momentum group threatened them for supporting the motion
Say I am not an antisemite, David Ward tells Lib Dems
Former MP appeals against suspension from party as Vince Cable takes over as leader
Influential MPs to look out for
The outcome of the contests to elect new chairs of nearly 30 Commons select committees is revealing.
Boost for families over Nazi-looted art claims
A major conference on the issue will take place in London in September, bringing experts from Germany, France, Holland and around the world together in Europe for the first time in five years.
Government pledges £3 million to co-existence projects in Israel
Labour Friends of Israel has been leading the call for the government to do more to assist such projects over the past five years.
Government minister's comments dent hopes of Hezbollah ban
Pro-Israel activist says Nick Hurd failed to recognise 'deep hurt' to Jewish community caused by flying of terror group's flag in London
Same old Middle East debate? Maybe not
That the government itself sought a debate on Israel and the Palestinians may be an indication of Tory intentions to take the matter seriously over the next year or two.
Resigned to a nasty, dull kind of politics
In this week's Dysch on Politics the JC's political editor looks at two very different political careers with two potentially similar endings.
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid urges Jews and Muslims to unite against hate
Mr Javid said the whole country must work to ensure minority groups are “welcomed, engaged with, understood, celebrated, supported”.
Film producers “bid over £50 million” to buy Sunderland football club
A consortium of Jewish football fans is reportedly preparing a bid for SAFC.
Meet the DUP: staunch friends of Israel thrust into the spotlight
JC political editor Marcus Dysch profiles the Westminster power-brokers
What's next for the Tory government and British Jews?
Mr Timothy was the greatest influence on Mrs May on Israel and was utterly determined to see Britain draw closer to its ally.
‘Let’s give Corbyn benefit of the doubt’
Some communal leaders believe it is time to re-set relations with the Labour leader
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