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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

Political Correspondent

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Nigel Farage meets Emily Damari’s mother and accuses government of ‘pandering’ to Hamas

Reform UK’s leader said the government had ‘written off’ Britain’s Jewish population

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Nigel Farage (right) with Emily Damari's mother Mandy (Image: Nigel Farage, X/Twitter)

UK pledges additional funding for controversial aid agency Unrwa

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy speaks as the United Nations Security Council meets to discuss the situation in the Middle East (photo: Getty Images)

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

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Sarah Sackman appointed justice minister in reshuffle

Sarah Sackman appointed justice minister in reshuffle

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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

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December 2, 2024 16:21

Emily Damari's mother Mandy addressing Labour Friends of Israel's annual lunch. Credit: Labour Friends of Israel.

Over 60 parliamentarians call for sanctions against Israel

Labour source hits back at ‘Corbynite rump’ for not mentioning Hamas or hostages

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December 1, 2024 13:16

A pro-Palestinian supporter waves a Palestinian flag during a National March for Palestine in central London (Photo: Getty Images)

How did Jewish MPs vote on the assisted dying bill?

Like much of the country, Jewish parliamentarians were divided

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December 1, 2024 12:14

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Campaigners hold placards as they protest in support of assisted dying on November 29, 2024 in London, England. MPs will vote today on the Assisted Dying Bill, which will give adults in England and Wales the right to end their lives at a time of their choosing. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Lord Pickles reveals he intervened to stop Holocaust charity from making Gaza references last year

UK’s Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust issues said Holocaust Memorial Day Trust had planned to refer to Gaza on a memorial invite a year ago

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November 29, 2024 14:20

Lord Eric Pickles, the co-chair of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation

Britain’s hidden Holocaust stories showcased in Parliament

Event was hosted by Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson

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November 28, 2024 14:06

Students and parliamentarians hosted in Parliament showcasing research projects exploring links between their local areas and the Holocaust. Credit: Dan Tomlinson MP

Doctors and teachers must remain politically impartial during Palestine ‘day of action’, government says

Jewish organisations had expressed concern over the TUC’s campaign

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November 27, 2024 18:09

Pro-Palestinian supporters chant slogans as they march in front of "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Councillor who joked about ‘Jew process’ gave Green Party antisemitism training

Row erupted between Green Party and Jewish Labour Movement

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November 27, 2024 15:47

Jo Bird was suspended after she was recorded joking at a meeting about 'Jew process'

Labour Friends of Israel unveil new vice chairs

New appointments follow the appointment of previous vice chairs to key cabinet positions

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November 27, 2024 14:37

Mike Tapp (rear left) and Jon Pearce (second from right, rear) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (front right) during a Labour Friends of Israel delegation. Credit: LFI

MPs pressure government to sanction Israeli ministers

Lammy refused to commit to action against far-right members of Israel’s governing coalition but voiced concern about settler violence

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November 27, 2024 11:58

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at Jerusalem's Damascus Gate on June 5 during the Jerusalem Day flag march (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Fears as teachers and nurses plan to wear Palestinian colours at work

JLC say plan could ‘damage’ community cohesion

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November 26, 2024 15:17

A pro-Palestinian supporter waves a Palestinian flag during a National March for Palestine in central London (Photo: Getty Images)

Netanyahu wouldn’t be automatically arrested if he came to UK, minister admits

Labour MPs demand tougher action against Israel in the wake of ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants against the Israeli prime minister

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November 26, 2024 10:54

Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer. Credit: UK Parliament.

Show you are committed to action against terrorists and proscribe IRGC, 45 MPs tell Starmer

Labour and Conservative MPs call for tougher action against the Iranian organisation

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November 25, 2024 15:55

The funeral procession for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria on April 5, 2024 (Photo by HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

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