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Lib Dems accused of ‘ignoring’ communal concerns by allying with Greens in Birmingham

A key role was given to Lib Dem councillor Mumtaz Hussain who backed the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

2 min read

Alan Levy from Heaton Park synagogue in Westminster Hall (Image: Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester/X)

Heaton Park survivor slams ‘disgraceful’ Parliamentary debate on ‘Israel lobby’ influence

3 min read

Eid event backed by London mayor featured singer who ‘demonised’ Israelis and Zionists

1 min read

Jewish NHS staff member had bacon fat smeared on locker, Lord Mann reveals to JC at launch of antisemitism report

5 min read

NHS to have new uniform rules as part of antisemitism crackdown, government announces

‘I know that Jewish people need action not words,’ said health secretary as he accepted all recommendations from Lord Mann’s report

3 min read

June 4, 2026 00:01

Badges picturing the Palestinian flag and reading a message in support of Palestinians (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Husband of Loose Women star joins Green council working group despite party suspension

Mark Adderley was suspended by the national party over his comments about Israel, but his local branch continued to encourage voters to elect him

3 min read

June 3, 2026 16:56

Mark Adderley and Nadia Sawalha in a video streamed to their YouTube channel. (Screenshot via YouTube - The Sawalha-Adderleys)

Starmer hints at more measures to tackle antisemitism ‘in the coming days’ at PMQs

Senior Conservative MP Bob Blackman said urgent action was needed, including proper education on Israel

2 min read

June 3, 2026 13:37

Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions on June 3 (Image: Parliament TV).

Labour insiders fear party’s top union funder will push anti-Israel policy

Motion calling for BDS measures and encouraging donations to Palestine Solidarity Campaign likely to be passed at this month’s conference

4 min read

June 3, 2026 10:57

Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest in London in November 2025 (CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty)

Streeting experienced ‘early mid-life crisis’ over Palestine recognition, Mandelson claimed

The former health secretary was branded ‘hysterical’ by the now-disgraced peer in newly published messages to cabinet minister Pat McFadden

2 min read

June 2, 2026 11:47

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a speech during the Labour Conference at ACC Liverpool on September 30, 2025 (Getty Images)

‘Israel lobby’ debate risks ‘peddling antisemitic conspiracy theories’ in Parliament, MPs warn

Jewish communal organisations and senior politicians have spoken up ahead of next month’s debate

4 min read

May 29, 2026 13:00

Commuters walk across Westminster Bridge as early morning fog shrouds the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in central London on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP via Getty Images)

Jewish Green councillor in Hackney branded Israel’s actions a ‘betrayal of Jewish values’

Florence Schechter also said Palestinians now ‘closer to the Maccabees’ than Jews

3 min read

May 27, 2026 17:40

Conservative Friends of Israel chair: Britain has so much to learn from start-up nation

Some UK politicians are unhealthily obsessed with Gaza at expense of constituents, says Greg Smith MP in JC interview

6 min read

May 27, 2026 11:12

Conservative Friends of Israel chair Greg Smith MP (CFI)

‘Zionism is pure evil’ Green now responsible for ‘communities and inclusion’ in London council

Hau-Yu Tam also described David Lammy and Dame Priti Patel as ‘coconuts’

2 min read

May 21, 2026 16:31

Green Party Lewisham Deputy Leader Hau-Yu Tam (Photo by Kymberley Apiro/Getty Images)

Chief Rabbi blasts Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video as ‘affront to God’

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the minister’s conduct was ‘the very antithesis of our core Jewish values and an awful Chillul Hashem’

2 min read

May 21, 2026 13:46

Chief Rabbi blasts Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video as ‘affront to God’

What else could unite Jeremy Corbyn, Piers Morgan and the late Chief Rabbi? There is no club like Arsenal

The JC’s Gooner-supporting political editor celebrates the team’s historic first championship in 22 years

3 min read

May 20, 2026 18:02

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Arsenal fans celebrate winning the Premier League after Manchester City failed to win away to Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Maccabi fan ban shows dangers of pandering to extremists, says peer

Lord Godson made his remarks during a House of Lords debate on the King’s Speech

3 min read

May 20, 2026 12:37

Conservative Peer Lord Godson (Image: Parliament TV).

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Latest from Lorin Bell-Cross

Lib Dems accused of ‘ignoring’ communal concerns by allying with Greens in Birmingham

Heaton Park survivor slams ‘disgraceful’ Parliamentary debate on ‘Israel lobby’ influence

Eid event backed by London mayor featured singer who ‘demonised’ Israelis and Zionists

Jewish NHS staff member had bacon fat smeared on locker, Lord Mann reveals to JC at launch of antisemitism report

More from Lorin Bell-Cross

NHS to have new uniform rules as part of antisemitism crackdown, government announces

Husband of Loose Women star joins Green council working group despite party suspension

Starmer hints at more measures to tackle antisemitism ‘in the coming days’ at PMQs

Labour insiders fear party’s top union funder will push anti-Israel policy

Streeting experienced ‘early mid-life crisis’ over Palestine recognition, Mandelson claimed

‘Israel lobby’ debate risks ‘peddling antisemitic conspiracy theories’ in Parliament, MPs warn

Jewish Green councillor in Hackney branded Israel’s actions a ‘betrayal of Jewish values’

Conservative Friends of Israel chair: Britain has so much to learn from start-up nation

‘Zionism is pure evil’ Green now responsible for ‘communities and inclusion’ in London council

Chief Rabbi blasts Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video as ‘affront to God’

What else could unite Jeremy Corbyn, Piers Morgan and the late Chief Rabbi? There is no club like Arsenal

Maccabi fan ban shows dangers of pandering to extremists, says peer