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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

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

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

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

2 min read

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)

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

4 min read

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

3 min read

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).

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

May 20, 2026 09:58

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

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

John McDonnell called for the former leader to be allowed back to the party

2 min read

May 18, 2026 16:16

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

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

Chief Executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust Danny Stone was giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee

2 min read

May 15, 2026 15:09

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?

The JC looks at the likely challengers to Sir Keir Starmer

11 min read

May 14, 2026 16:01

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

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

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Latest from Lorin Bell-Cross

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’

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