The Jewish Leadership Council has announced two new appointments to its Vice-Presidents Group.

Gillian Merron is a former MP for Lincoln, a member of Liberal Judaism’s Board of National Officers and an active member of the Lincolnshire Jewish Community.

Leeds-born teacher Michele Vogel has been an active member of Wizo for over 30 years serving as national chairman from 2002 to 2006. She is currently national president, working on major fundraising events.