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‘Don’t fall into the honeytrap of right-wing populism’ community warned)
‘Don’t fall into the honeytrap of right-wing populism’ community warned
Limmud Festival 2024
Board of Deputies
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy ‘shocked’ after hearing evidence of antisemitism in the arts
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy ‘shocked’ after hearing evidence of antisemitism in the arts

Lisa Nandy met a delegation including Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rachel Riley and other Jewish cultural figures
Chanukah
ChanuKeir Sameach! Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy holidays
ChanuKeir Sameach! Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy holidays

Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey all gave festive wishes to JC readers
Sir Keir Starmer
Starmer says settler violence in the West Bank must be ‘dealt with’
Starmer says settler violence in the West Bank must be ‘dealt with’

The prime minister repeated calls for the release of hostages and hopes for a Gaza ceasefire
Parliament
Oxford Union Gaza debate denounced as ‘mess of antisemitism’ in Parliament
Oxford Union Gaza debate denounced as ‘mess of antisemitism’ in Parliament

Equalities minister Anneliese Dodds: ‘Antisemitism has no place in our universities’
Conservative Party
Outrage as Tories ignore Alan Duncan’s remarks on Israel
Outrage as Tories ignore Alan Duncan’s remarks on Israel

Yet another unacceptable comment by former minister goes without rebuke, says JLC
Parliament
Government shouldn’t ban Palestine Action says John McDonnell
Government shouldn’t ban Palestine Action says John McDonnell

MPs also called for the UK to stop selling fighter jet parts to Israel
Conservative Party
Suella Braverman named new Conservative Friends of Israel parliamentary chair
Suella Braverman named new Conservative Friends of Israel parliamentary chair

The former home secretary said she was ‘honoured’ to be taking on the new role
Unrwa
Starmer accused of giving taxpayers’ money ‘to Hamas’ over £13m boost for Unwra
Starmer accused of giving taxpayers’ money ‘to Hamas’ over £13m boost for Unwra

Conservative MPs and former government officials rounded on the PM after his meeting with the Unrwa chief

I will never allow antisemitism to go unchallenged, deputy PM tells Parliament Chanukah reception

Belfast MP claims Israel is guilty of ‘genocide’ at PMQs

Parliament wants them home: The MPs ‘twinning’ with our hostages

Fighting the Labour left was worth it to get Ellman and Berger back in the party says business secretary
In Focus
Pro Gaza MP defends cousin marriage in Parliamentary debate

Pro Gaza MP defends cousin marriage in Parliamentary debate

Iqbal Mohamed said it he did not think the proposed law would be enforceable
Labour is depriving children of ‘Jewish education’ says Oliver Dowden

Labour is depriving children of ‘Jewish education’ says Oliver Dowden

Former deputy prime minister blamed VAT rises for closure of Immanuel College
‘Apologise!’ Corbyn heckled by Labour MP as he criticises Israel instead of condemning Assad
‘Apologise!’ Corbyn heckled by Labour MP as he criticises Israel instead of condemning Assad

David Taylor MP called out: ‘no apology then’, as the former Labour leader was speaking
Holocaust charity to review ‘governance processes’ after citing Gaza on HMD invite
Holocaust charity to review ‘governance processes’ after citing Gaza on HMD invite

Holocaust survivors criticised the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust over its event invitations
Suella Braverman’s husband defects to Reform UK
Suella Braverman’s husband defects to Reform UK

The former Conservative home secretary said her husband and her had ‘respect for each other’s independence’
Shadow chancellor warns of ‘devastating’ impact of NI rise on Jewish charities
Shadow chancellor warns of ‘devastating’ impact of NI rise on Jewish charities

Mel Stride echoed the concerns of many community organisations
Trade unions use Nazi quote to promote solidarity with Palestinians
Trade unions use Nazi quote to promote solidarity with Palestinians

Social Workers’ Union General Secretary removed statement but refused to issue a public apology
Spotlight
UK pledges additional funding for controversial aid agency Unrwa

UK pledges additional funding for controversial aid agency Unrwa

Development minister calls for ‘unimpeded aid access to Gaza’ ahead of visit to Israel and Palestinian territories
Israel rebukes UK government for failing to address October 7 in Gaza aid criticism

Israel rebukes UK government for failing to address October 7 in Gaza aid criticism

The UK, France and Germany urged Israel to act on ‘the unacceptable humanitarian situation in Gaza’
Sarah Sackman appointed justice minister in reshuffle
Sarah Sackman appointed justice minister in reshuffle

Jewish Labour MP was appointed Solicitor General after election in July
UK call for ‘unconditional’ ceasefire without hostage release broke my heart, Emily Damari’s mother tells Starmer
UK call for ‘unconditional’ ceasefire without hostage release broke my heart, Emily Damari’s mother tells Starmer

Mandy Damari was given a standing ovation after her speech to Labour Friends of Israel’s annual lunch
Over 60 parliamentarians call for sanctions against Israel
Over 60 parliamentarians call for sanctions against Israel

Labour source hits back at ‘Corbynite rump’ for not mentioning Hamas or hostages
How did Jewish MPs vote on the assisted dying bill?
How did Jewish MPs vote on the assisted dying bill?

Like much of the country, Jewish parliamentarians were divided
Over 100 new Jewish staff networks set up since October 7
Over 100 new Jewish staff networks set up since October 7

A new guide from the Board of Deputies advises employers how to prevent antisemitic discrimination in the workplace

More Politics News

Jewish groups welcome proposed hate crime measures despite concerns over free speech
Jewish groups welcome proposed hate crime measures despite concerns over free speech

Free speech campaigners question how effective proposals will be at tackling antisemitism
Esther McVey refuses to apologise for ‘minimising the horrors of the Holocaust’
Esther McVey refuses to apologise for ‘minimising the horrors of the Holocaust’

Former ‘common sense minister’ told the JC: ‘no equivalence was being suggested’ between Nazis and proposed smoking ban
New Hendon MP standing for key Commons committee chair
New Hendon MP standing for key Commons committee chair

David Pinto-Duschinsky says he has the experience to deliver proper scrutiny
Starmer and German Chancellor call for Middle East de-escalation
Starmer and German Chancellor call for Middle East de-escalation

New UK government looking to strengthen ties with France and Germany
Second candidate accuses Leicester MP of intimidation during election campaign
Second candidate accuses Leicester MP of intimidation during election campaign

Leicester MP Shockat Adam, who made Israel’s war wth Hamas a central part of his campaign has been accused of ‘unprecedented intimidation’ by Muslim candidate
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