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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

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Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer says government ‘looking at’ sanctioning ‘extremist’ Israeli ministers

The prime minister labelled comments by Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir as ‘abhorrent’

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking in Parliament on the anniversary of October 7. Credit: Parliament TV.

Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch (left) with CFI Honorary President Lord Polak CBE. CFI’s Conservative Party Leadership election Hustings event in Central London, Great Britain 14th October 2024 . Credit: CFI Hosted by Lord Stuart Polak The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP Photograph by Elliott Franks

Conservative leadership hopefuls attack Labour government’s policies on Israel

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‘You use Zionism as cover for antisemitism’, Jacob Rees Mogg clashes with disgraced professor David Miller

‘You use Zionism as cover for antisemitism’, Jacob Rees Mogg clashes with disgraced professor David Miller

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Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain. Credit: ITV/ Good Morning Britain.

Exclusive: Foreign Secretary distances himself from controversial author over Israel comments

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Suella Braverman blasts ‘pro-Palestinian mob’ after cancellation of her Cambridge talk

‘Cambridge for Palestine’ appeared to claim credit for the disruption

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October 11, 2024 10:32

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on June 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Foreign Secretary visits Bahrain and Jordan amid push for regional de-escalation

David Lammy met Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Bahrain’s King Hamad

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October 10, 2024 12:26

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) Jordan's King Abdullah II (right). Credit: The Royal Hashemite Court/Twitter.

Government extremism adviser expresses concern at ‘levels of criminality’ at Palestine protests

Lord Walney has rebuffed reports that he has been dismissed from his role

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October 9, 2024 13:30

Lord Walney, the government's adviser on political violence and disruption, speaking before the London Assembly's Police and Crime Committee. Credit: London Assembly

Even on the anniversary of October 7, some MPs can’t let Jews grieve

Parliamentarians couldn’t even contain their moralising about Israel for one day

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October 8, 2024 17:04

Zarah Sultana at an anti-Israel protest in 2023 (Abdullah Bailey/Alamy Live News)

‘Work night and day’ to release hostages, MPs urge government on October 7 anniversary

Over 100 MPs attended a private commemoration ceremony in Parliament

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October 8, 2024 15:02

Labour Friends of Israel's parliamentary chair Jon Pearce MP. Credit: Parliament TV.

Government to spend £7 million to tackle antisemitism in education

Education Secretary said it was ‘unacceptable’ that Jewish students feel unable to participate in university life

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October 7, 2024 17:59

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, 2024 (Photo: Getty Images)

Parliament urges release of hostages on October 7 anniversary

Starmer and opposition leader Sunak attack Iran’s ‘malign’ influence

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October 7, 2024 17:15

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking in Parliament on the anniversary of October 7. Credit: Parliament TV.

Government doing ‘everything’ to secure Emily Damari’s release, Foreign Secretary tells local Jewish community

David Lammy described October 7 anniversary as ‘a day of deep reflection and pain’

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October 7, 2024 15:10

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) in his Tottenham constituency with members of the Jewish community on the anniversary of October 7

Tory leadership candidate attacks Sky News presenter over ‘Hamas are terrorists’ hoodie

Robert Jenrick said he would ‘always stand with Israel’

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October 2, 2024 13:39

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Conservative Party leadership candidate, Robert Jenrick speaks at a 'meet the leaders' event during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham (Photo: Getty Images)

Since October 7 my constituents are hide their Stars of David, says Hertsmere MP

Former deputy prime minister said institutions were ‘relaxed’ about antisemitism

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October 2, 2024 13:34

Discussing anti-Jewish racism: (from left) Antisemitism Policy Trust chief executive Danny Stone , Sir Oliver Dowden MP, Baroness and broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika, CST director of policy Dr Dave Rich.

’Shana Tova’ to Jewish communities from Sir Keir Starmer

Our hearts are heavy with the memory of October 7, says the Prime Minister

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October 2, 2024 12:18

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer waits to greet the Sultan of Oman at Number 10 Downing Street in London on August 6, 2024. Nearly a week of street riots across England have thrown up the first major crisis for Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he marks one month since his landslide election win. Starmer enjoyed a smooth start after sweeping into Downing Street on July 5, taking to the world stage for several summits. But the tumult of the past week has punctured hopes of a prolonged honeymoon for the 61-year-old leader. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

British armed forces ‘played their part’ in defending Israel from Iran, Defence Secretary confirms

Israel’s foreign minister welcomed the British government’s condemnation of attack

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October 2, 2024 09:28

TOPSHOT - This picture shows projectiles above Jerusalem, on October 1, 2024. Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, state media reported on October. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

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