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Luciana Berger: I've been unlucky in the House

September 15, 2011 12:26
Liverpool Wavertree MP Luciana Berger

By

Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

1 min read

Britain's youngest Jewish MP, Luciana Berger, is facing criticism over her record of defending Israel since being elected to Parliament.

Ms Berger, 30, was Labour Friends of Israel director for three years before stepping down last year to fight her election campaign in the Liverpool Wavertree constituency.

There was an expectation that she would be a leading pro-Israel voice in Parliament.

But critics say there is a feeling within the city's Jewish community and among Israel supporters that she has steered clear of raising the issue in order to protect her career.

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