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Ex-Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl joins Labour
She says party leader Sir Keir Starmer has done ‘everything possible’ to tackle antisemitism in the party
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The Jewish community has faced down hate with dignity and determination
The president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews reflects on a difficult year for Israel and the Jewish diaspora
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Board of Deputies: 'We certainly have no rift with the government'
BoD's denial published in JC after president was alleged to have precipitated a breakdown in communication with senior ministers
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The Jewish VIPs with front-row seats to the making of history
Prominent figures from Anglo-Jewry were lucky enough to attend the big day
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Why is the left trying to politicise a key community institution?
The attack on Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman’s Illegal Migration legislation yesterday in the name of the Board President cannot pass without challenge
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Rishi Sunak declares the UK's commitment to Abraham Accords at anniversary reception
The prime minister said: 'The United Kingdom is committed to working with you all to take this initiative from strength to strength'
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Liz Truss: I'm a huge Zionist and I'll never let Iran get nukes
The PM also claimed the government would 'stand up for Israel'
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Liz Truss plans meeting with Jewish leaders, saying relationship is of 'utmost importance'
The PM said she was continuing her 'close relationship with the Board of Deputies'
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