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Suella Braverman blasts ‘pro-Palestinian mob’ after cancellation of her Cambridge talk

‘Cambridge for Palestine’ appeared to claim credit for the disruption

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on June 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Zarah Sultana at an anti-Israel protest in 2023 (Abdullah Bailey/Alamy Live News)

Lorin Bell-Cross

By Lorin Bell-Cross

Even on the anniversary of October 7, some MPs can’t let Jews grieve

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Conservative Party leadership candidate, Robert Jenrick speaks at a 'meet the leaders' event during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham (Photo: Getty Images)

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Tory leadership candidate attacks Sky News presenter over ‘Hamas are terrorists’ hoodie

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Discussing anti-Jewish racism: (from left) Antisemitism Policy Trust chief executive Danny Stone , Sir Oliver Dowden MP, Baroness and broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika, CST director of policy Dr Dave Rich.

Since October 7 my constituents are hide their Stars of David, says Hertsmere MP

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

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)

October 7 changed face of UK politics

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick wearing a hoodie that says “Hamas are terrorists”. Credit: Conservative Friends of Israel

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I’d move British embassy to Jerusalem, says Robert Jenrick

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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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)

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

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Kemi Badenoch attacks ‘sectarian Islamist politics’ in leadership campaign launch

Former equalities minister took a swipe at pro-Gaza independent MPs

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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September 2, 2024 13:41

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Kemi Badenoch launches her Conservative Party Leadership campaign on September 02, 2024 in London, England. Badenoch launched her campaign under the name Renewal2030, outlining what the Conservative party must stand for in 2030. The former Business Secretary and Equalities Minister under Rishi Sunak, has served as the MP for North West Essex (formerly Saffron Walden) since 2017. She joined the Conservative Party in 2005 at the age of 25. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Esther McVey refuses to apologise for ‘minimising the horrors of the Holocaust’

Former ‘common sense minister’ told the JC: ‘no equivalence was being suggested’ between Nazis and proposed smoking ban

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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August 30, 2024 11:06

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Minister without Portfolio, Esther McVey, arrives at Downing Street ahead of the Cabinet Meeting on November 14, 2023 in London, England. Rishi Sunak will meet his new ministers today after a dramatic cabinet re-shuffle yesterday which saw former Prime Minister David Cameron return to the cabinet for the first time in more than seven years after being made the new Foreign Secretary following Suella Braverman's sacking. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

He was always a maverick! High flyer Shapps takes off after politics

The former defence secretary talks about his love of aviation and how the Conservative Party can lift off again

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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August 21, 2024 09:03

Former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps in the cockpit of a Typhoon jet. Credit: Ministry of Defence.

Government antisemitism adviser criticised after attacking Kemi Badenoch

John Mann’s depiction of the Tory leadership candidate was widely challenged

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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August 19, 2024 15:14

Lord John Mann, the government's independent adviser on antisemitism, outside the Houses of Parliament

Tory leadership candidate labels policing of anti-Israel marches ‘weak’

Tom Tugendhat slammed police ‘inaction’ and ‘inconsistency’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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August 13, 2024 16:41

Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat.

Scottish Labour MP elected chair of group that combats antisemitism

Hendon MP and son of Holocaust survivor elected as vice-chair

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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July 30, 2024 10:52

Joani Reid, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group against antisemitism (left) alongside the government's adviser on antisemitism, Lord John Mann.

Which texts did Jewish MPs swear their oath of allegiance on?

A wide variety of sacred texts was available

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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July 15, 2024 15:19

Georgia Gould (left) MP swearing into Parliament. Credit: Parliament TV

NJA chair quits Tories over former minister accused of invoking antisemitic tropes

The JC revealed that Alan Duncan faced no sanction from the Conservative Party for his LBC interview

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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July 10, 2024 13:44

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Alan Duncan MP at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster on October 21, 2019 in London, England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pressing Parliament for a "straight up-and-down vote" on his Brexit deal, after he was forced to ask the European Union for a new delay of the Brexit deadline. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Tory leadership frontrunners have strong links to Israel and Jews

Outgoing security minister Tom Tugendhat and former immigration minister Robert Jenrick lead the pack

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July 5, 2024 08:13

Tory leadership frontrunners have strong links to Israel and Jews

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