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Sadiq Khan is failing us on hate marches, say Jewish community leaders

Heads of communal organisations and senior politicians blast London Mayor after years of anti-Israel demonstrations

7 min read

London Mayor Sadiq Khan arrives at Downing Street on May 05, 2026 (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is seeking to return to parliament (Photo: Getty)

Andy Burnham won’t support Corbyn return to Labour, sources claim

2 min read

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

2 min read

Health Secretary Wes Streeting on a hospital visit with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty Images)

What is the record of Labour’s leadership contenders on the Jewish community and Israel?

11 min read

Legislation to proscribe IRGC confirmed in King’s Speech

The prime minister first revealed the planned measures to the JC, but has now made it part of his formal legislative agenda

3 min read

May 13, 2026 12:14

King Charles III sits with Queen Camilla in the House of Lords chamber during the State Opening of Parliament on May 13, 2026 (Getty Images)

Exclusive: I won’t resign to give Andy Burnham a shot at leadership, says Jewish Labour MP

Jewish members of the parliamentary Labour Party are split on Sir Keir Starmer’s future, despite Charlotte Nichols’ comments

2 min read

May 13, 2026 10:56

‘Dangerous era’ for UK politics after wave of conspiracy theorists elected across UK

Government’s former adviser on political violence issues warning in wake of local election

6 min read

May 13, 2026 10:37

Clockwise from left: Saiqa Ali and the "Israel snake" she reshared; Abul Monsur; and Mark Adderley

Labour MPs call for Nakba Day rally ban

Mark Sewards said the event demonstrated an ‘obsessive focus on the world’s only Jewish state’

2 min read

May 8, 2026 15:48

Several anti-Israel demonstrators held placards drawing comparisons between the Gaza war and the Holocaust at last year's Nakba march (Credit: X/@habibi_uk)

Local election results live!

Our rolling blog with the Jewish angle on the English council and Scottish and Welsh parliamentary polls

14 min read

May 8, 2026 07:34

Government minister ‘likely to speak at Downing Street rally against antisemitism’

Leading Jewish organisations will be joining together at mass protest on Sunday

1 min read

May 7, 2026 13:51

Street sign at the entrance to Downing Street, London, home of the Prime Minister. (Image: Getty)

Exclusive: ‘I don’t think racists should be running councils’, communities secretary warns against voting Green

Steve Reed said Zack Polanski’s party had been occupied by antisemites chucked out of the Labour Party

5 min read

May 6, 2026 18:59

Communities secretary Steve Reed (Image: Getty).

Exclusive: Shadow home secretary calls for Nakba Day protest ban

‘There’s no doubt that, given the recent antisemitic attacks, this year’s march should be banned,’ Chris Philp told the JC

2 min read

May 6, 2026 14:25

An image from last year's Nakba protests (Credit: X/@habibi_uk)

Families are afraid to reveal Jewish identity in schools, communities secretary tells summit

Steve Reed also announced an increase in funding to help councils tackle antisemitism

2 min read

May 6, 2026 11:37

Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed speaks during a meeting with leaders from across society at Downing Street in central London on May 5, 2026 (Getty Images)

Starmer takes aim at universities, charities and the arts at Downing Street antisemitism summit

The prime minister demanded that all of society join in the fight against antisemitism in Britain

4 min read

May 5, 2026 13:25

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a meeting with civic leaders to discuss tackling antisemitism at Downing Street on May 5, 2026 (Getty Images)

Polanski disagrees with calls for focus on Muslim antisemitism

The Green Party leader was being interviewed by Trevor Phillips on Sky News

3 min read

May 4, 2026 11:56

Zack Polanski being interviewed on Sky News (Image: Sky News/Youtube screenshot)

Maureen Lipman depicted with devil horns by Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign

The pro-Palestine group demanded the cancellation of her show in Aberdeen and labelled her a ‘racist’

1 min read

May 4, 2026 10:04

Maureen Lipman depicted with devil horns by Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign

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Sadiq Khan is failing us on hate marches, say Jewish community leaders

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Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

What is the record of Labour’s leadership contenders on the Jewish community and Israel?

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