How the Shoah’s moral power is weaponised against Jews – and why Western leaders must fight itThis is the text of a speech delivered at the Holocaust Education Trust, warning that the distortion and inversion of the Holocaust is enabling a resurgence of antisemitism, with grave consequences for democratic societiesBy Simon Sebag Montefiore15 min read
Holocaust Educational Trust‘Who’ll remember us in this climate of hate?’ A survivor voices her fearsAnnick Lever spoke at the Holocaust Educational Trust’s annual Parliamentary Reception in the Houses of Parliament on MondayBy Daniel Ben-David3 min read
ChanukahHeaton Park survivor slams ‘platitudes and inactivity’ among politicians on antisemitismAlan Levy addressed one of two Chanukah events in Parliament on Wednesday nightBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
QatarStarmer expresses ‘support and solidarity’ for Qatar after Israel targets Hamas leadershipPrime Minister to make ‘absolutely clear that UK condemns Israel’s actions’ in meeting with President Herzog later todayBy Jane Prinsley2 min read
Pro-Gaza independent MPsPro-Gaza MP suggests Israel is planning ‘gas chambers’ for PalestiniansAdnan Hussain seemingly compared a new IDF policy, announced by Defence Minister Israel Katz, to the actions of the Third ReichBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
KneecapAnti-Israel band Kneecap branded ‘vile hatemongers’ in Parliament after ‘kill your local MP’ videoSecurity Minister Dan Jarvis said Glastonbury should ‘think very carefully’ about inviting groupBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
UK-Israel relationsWe need a British ‘Iron Dome’ – and Israel can help, say politiciansFormer Defence Secretary Grant Shapps: Britain’s security interests are directly aligned with those of IsraelBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
Labour MP urges party to bring in anti-BDS bill to stop councils pursuing ‘unpatriotic foreign policy’Luke Akehurst said it is pernicious to divest from British defence during such perilous timesBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read||March 12, 2025 16:08
Jews are rich and should pay for the Holocaust memorial themselves, says Tory peerLord Hamilton’s ‘disgraceful’ remarks were condemned by his partyBy Jane Prinsley4 min read||March 5, 2025 14:30
Will Lord Hermer survive a reshuffle?One Labour source raised concerns about a ‘lack of clarity’ from the Attorney General, which has reportedly placed him in the hot seatBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read||February 13, 2025 16:56
Anti-Israel MP Zarah Sultana to remain suspended by Labour as four rebels have whip restoredSultana and six others were suspended last year for voting against the government, but she has claimed she is being punished for ‘speaking up for Palestine’By Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read||February 5, 2025 16:44
Pro-Palestine marchers ‘denied civil liberties’ over synagogue protest ban, MPs claimsThe letter was signed by Labour MPs including Andy McDonald and Clive Lewis, who have courted controversy with their past comments on IsraelBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read||January 31, 2025 12:15
Holocaust education exhibit denied space in Parliament for being ‘too political’The National Holocaust Museum was offered space in a separate building in WestiminsterBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read||January 31, 2025 12:00
Lord Austin reappointed as UK trade envoy to IsraelThe former MP for Dudley said he was ‘delighted’ to be continuing his work in the regionBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||January 28, 2025 12:21
Israel condemns British minister’s remarks about Israeli ambassador not being to the UK’s ‘taste’Shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel called on Hamish Falconer to apologiseBy Lorin Bell-Cross1 min read||January 9, 2025 17:42
UK 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-Cross4 min read||December 2, 2024 16:21
