February 21, 2018 15:56

Naz Shah and Clive Lewis among Labour MPs who attended event organised by activists facing antisemitism claims

The session featured speakers who referred to “false charges of antisemitism” and a “purge” of supporters over alleged Jew-hatred

February 21, 2018 12:52

JLC to launch independent review into Newmark affair

In a move which goes significantly further than previously planned, a retired judge will be appointed to oversee the process

February 21, 2018 12:32

Jeremy Corbyn accuses the press of a smear over spy claims – it’s a tactic we’ve seen from him before

The Labour leader's actions reveal a man who campaigns to be Prime Minister while apparently pledging to restrain our democratic rights.

February 18, 2018 20:56

Tony Greenstein expelled from Labour Party over abusive behaviour

His case was one of the most high-profile to go before Labour’s national constitutional committee (NCC) since the party pledged to do more to tackle antisemitism within the party.

February 15, 2018 11:25

JLM must rely on experience to weather storm

When the news of the allegations against Mr Newmark broke last week, it came as a genuine surprise to many leading JLM figures.

February 11, 2018 09:58

Netanyahu says Iran 'brazenly violated Israeli sovereignty' after Syria border clashes

The Prime Minister said Israel was “not bent on war, but we will do whatever is necessary to defend ourselves”.

February 09, 2018 11:12

Jewish Labour Movement calls on Jeremy Newmark to resign as chair

Senior members of the group are said to be deeply concerned about the potential for reputational damage to the JLM if controversial chair remains in charge

February 08, 2018 12:58

The political fallout from the Newmark scandal will hit both Labour and Conservatives

The JC's political editor Marcus Dysch assesses the JLC audit's ramifications across Westminister

February 06, 2018 16:38

David Baddiel calls on social media giants to get serious on antisemitism

The comedian was speaking at an event in Parliament discussing the balance between free speech and hate speech online.

February 01, 2018 12:39

Race to be president: the potential candidates

The president of the Board of Deputies took many members by surprise when he announced he was stepping down last Friday. Who could replace him? Read on...

February 01, 2018 11:26

Accent is on ambition as CFI hosts Gavin Williamson

It is said the new Defence Secretary is angling to be Prime Minister, perhaps sooner rather than later.

January 30, 2018 14:12

Parliament 'bans' kosher meat in its restaurants

Catering staff revealed to be following guidelines provided by animal rights group that opposes shechita

January 30, 2018 12:41

Resignation of Labour council leader with ties to Jews described as 'a tragedy'

Claire Kober leaves post at Haringey Council after clashes with hard-left activists; pays tribute to Strictly Orthodox community in resignation statement

January 26, 2018 09:58

Taking the message nationwide - how the Jewish Leadership Council's regional managers won over the sceptics

Marc Levy is the JLC’s man in the North-West, while Miki Vyse has responsibility for Yorkshire and the East Coast.

January 26, 2018 08:00

An error of judgement from the Emeritus Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks

The loathsome Mike Pence stands alone — except perhaps for his boss — which makes this week’s revelation of his link to our former Chief Rabbi genuinely shocking.

January 25, 2018 11:07

Labour tells its MPs: reject call to ban Hezbollah

The advice came ahead of a backbench debate on the issue on Thursday organised by Joan Ryan, a Labour MP and chair of the party's Friends of Israel group.