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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

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Foreign Secretary calls on Brits to leave Lebanon while ‘commercial options remain’

Far-left MPs have accused Israel of breaking international law

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Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that 'anyone who hurts us will pay a very heavy price' (Photo: Getty Images)

Netanyahu: Labour’s ‘absurd’ arms block sent terrible message to Hamas

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Peter Mason

Former JLM leader elected to Labour Party governing body

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Diane Abbott talks to the media during the 'Stand With Abbott Rally' after she was racially abused by a Tory donor (Photo: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

Diane Abbott repeats apology for ‘poorly worded’ letter that saw her accused of antisemitism

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Former Conservative chancellor appointed as Holocaust Memorial Day Trust chair

Sir Sajid Javid: ‘We must continue to honour the memory of those who were murdered’

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September 18, 2024 13:16

Former chancellor Sir Sajid Javid (centre), flanked by Chief Executive Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE (left) and current Chair Laura Marks CBE (right).

Labour Friends of Israel reveal new parliamentary chair

Jon Pearce said he wants to enhance relations between Britain and Israel and combat antisemitism

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September 17, 2024 15:11

Jon Pearce (second on the right) on a delegation in Israel meeting President Isaac Herzog. Credit: Labour Friends of Israel

Prime Minister pledges to keep Holocaust education on the national curriculum

Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the work of the Holocaust Educational Trust at its annual dinner

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September 17, 2024 12:57

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the Holocaust Educational Trust's annual dinner. Credit: Number 10/Flickr

Hostage families meet over half of Lib Dem MPs in effort to keep loved ones at the forefront of politicians’ minds

A vigil was held in Brighton as well as rally organised by Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel

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September 16, 2024 15:59

Michael Levy (left) holding up an image of his brother Or, who is held hostage by Hamas, alongside Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel Honorary Chair, Gavin Stollar OBE (right)

Lib Dems applaud Israeli peace advocate whose parents were killed on October 7

Magen Inon urged party members to back pro-peace Israelis and Palestinians

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September 16, 2024 09:45

Magen Inon speaking at the Liberal Democrats' Party conference.

Teachers’ union accused of spreading ‘extreme hatred of Israel’

National Education Union plans a motion at upcoming TUC conference saying Israel is guilty of ‘ethnic cleansing’ with no mention of Hamas’ atrocities

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September 6, 2024 13:21

A Palestinian flag flaps in the air by a message reading "Stop bombs" projected on The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Parliament Square in London on February 21, 2024, on the sidelines of the Opposition Day motion in the the House of Commons calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Former PM Lord Cameron defends plan to build Holocaust memorial in Westminster

Critics argue the location could attract anti-Israel protests

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September 5, 2024 16:10

The proposed site for the Holocaust memorial and learning centre in Victoria Tower Gardens near the Houses of Parliament (Photo: Getty Images)

Israel arms decision was political and not legal, says Tory leadership candidate

‘I know because I saw the legal advice myself as trade secretary’, says Kemi Badenoch

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September 5, 2024 12:52

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Britain's Business and Trade Secretary, and Minister for Women and Equalities Kemi Badenoch speaks during 'The Framework for Lasting Recovery' session on the first day of the Ukraine Recovery Conference at InterContinental London 02 on June 21, 2023 in London, England. The UK and Ukraine jointly host the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 and will focus on mobilising international support for Ukraine's economic and social stabilisation and recovery from the effects of Russia's illegal war. (Photo by Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prime Minister and Rishi Sunak clash over Israel arms sales at PMQs

Starmer claims limited suspension was ‘legal’ decision – not a political one

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September 4, 2024 13:57

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Prime Minister Keir Starmer, (R) and former Prime Minister and leader of the Opposition Rishi Sunak talk as they walk from the House of Lords after listening to the King's Speech in the House of Lords chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament, on July 17, 2024 in London, England. King Charles III delivers the King's Speech setting out the new Labour government's policies and proposed legislation for the coming parliamentary session. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

New Hendon MP tells story of father’s Holocaust survival in maiden speech

Former adviser to Alistair Darling also paid tribute to the late Chancellor

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September 4, 2024 12:53

Labour MP for Hendon David Pinto-Duschinsky. Credit: Parliament TV.

Trump officials warn Labour on Israel arms sales decision

Decision to suspend 30 arms export licenses described as ‘outrageous’

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September 4, 2024 10:32

WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Republican Presidential Candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on August 17, 2024 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Trump held a rally in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the 2024 Presidential election against Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Labour’s arms ban: bad timing and bad politics

The decision has managed to unite both pro and anti-Israel campaigners in anger

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September 4, 2024 10:24

Anti-Israel protesters at Wimbledon. Credit: Campaign Against Arms Trade, Twitter/X

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