Jewish Labour MovementFighting the Labour left was worth it to get Ellman and Berger back in the party says business secretaryJonathan Reynolds told the JC he wanted a free trade deal with Israel despite limited arms banBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Pro-Gaza independent MPsPro Gaza MP defends cousin marriage in Parliamentary debateIqbal Mohamed said it he did not think the proposed law would be enforceableBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
VAT on independent schoolsLabour is depriving children of ‘Jewish education’ says Oliver DowdenFormer deputy prime minister blamed VAT rises for closure of Immanuel CollegeBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read
Syria‘Apologise!’ Corbyn heckled by Labour MP as he criticises Israel instead of condemning AssadDavid Taylor MP called out: ‘no apology then’, as the former Labour leader was speakingBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
Holocaust Memorial Day TrustHolocaust charity to review ‘governance processes’ after citing Gaza on HMD inviteHolocaust survivors criticised the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust over its event invitationsBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Reform UKSuella Braverman’s husband defects to Reform UKThe former Conservative home secretary said her husband and her had ‘respect for each other’s independence’By Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Conservative PartyShadow chancellor warns of ‘devastating’ impact of NI rise on Jewish charitiesMel Stride echoed the concerns of many community organisationsBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Trade UnionsTrade unions use Nazi quote to promote solidarity with PalestiniansSocial Workers’ Union General Secretary removed statement but refused to issue a public apologyBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Golan HeightsUK views Golan Heights as occupied territory, despite voting against Israeli withdrawalGovernment position at odds with president-elect Donald Trump, who recognised Golan as Israeli territoryBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read
ParliamentMake public bodies recognise Jews and Sikhs as ethnic groups, Parliament toldBoard of Deputies said the measures were especially needed in the aftermath of October 7By Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Emily DamariStarmer raised Emily Damari’s plight with Emir of QatarParty leaders paid tribute to Mandy Damari’s campaign in CommonsBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Emily DamariNigel Farage meets Emily Damari’s mother and accuses government of ‘pandering’ to HamasReform UK’s leader said the government had ‘written off’ Britain’s Jewish populationBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
UnrwaUK pledges additional funding for controversial aid agency UnrwaDevelopment minister calls for ‘unimpeded aid access to Gaza’ ahead of visit to Israel and Palestinian territoriesBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
IsraelIsrael rebukes UK government for failing to address October 7 in Gaza aid criticismThe UK, France and Germany urged Israel to act on ‘the unacceptable humanitarian situation in Gaza’By Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Sarah SackmanSarah Sackman appointed justice minister in reshuffleJewish Labour MP was appointed Solicitor General after election in JulyBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
Labour Friends of IsraelUK call for ‘unconditional’ ceasefire without hostage release broke my heart, Emily Damari’s mother tells StarmerMandy Damari was given a standing ovation after her speech to Labour Friends of Israel’s annual lunchBy Lorin Bell-Cross and Ellie Grant4 min read
