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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

2 min read

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)

Parents of October 7 victim call for a permanent memorial to be built in Britain

Lisa and Michael Marlowe are leading the search for a location for a memorial to those killed in Israel on October 7

By Daniel Ben-David

4 min read

August 28, 2024 09:15

People visit the Nova music festival site to pay their respects, in Re'im, Israel (Credit: Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Jewish leaders voice deep concern over government’s ‘shift away from Israel’

Board and JLC issue statement condemning UK’s decision to drop opposition to ICC arrest warrant for Israeli leaders

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

July 26, 2024 14:58

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Government commits to building Westminster Holocaust memorial

Holocaust Memorial Bill was welcomed by Jewish groups

By Lorin Bell-Cross

1 min read

July 17, 2024 14:19

An artist's illustration of the plans for the Holocaust memorial and learning centre

Titan of Manchester Sir Howard Bernstein dies aged 71

Tributes to Jewish man who led Manchester’s rebirth

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

June 23, 2024 10:32

Manchester giant, Sir Howard Bernstein, died aged 71 after a short period of illness (Photo: BBC)

BBC presenter talks about ‘powerful Jewish lobby’ live on radio

Corporation apologises after presenter accused of using ‘age-old anti-Jewish tropes’ during discussion about mayoral hustings

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

May 16, 2024 13:33

Eddie Nestor has been criticised after he repeatedly referred to the Jewish 'lobby' on his BBC London radio show in April (Photo: YouTube)

It’s time that we turned our intentions into actions

A conference on March 28 will give you the tools to get involved in Jewish activism

By Debbie Fox

2 min read

March 21, 2024 09:09

Turning intentions into actions: Rally-goers at the No To Terror rally in London (Photo: Gaby Wine)

Board of Deputies to leave Jewish Leadership Council

Under new plan, Board would lose automatic trustee seat at the council but its president would become a vice-president of JLC

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

February 29, 2024 15:15

Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl (second right) with her officer team on its solidarity mission to Israel this week

By Claudia Mendoza

Jews are worried, but we can harness energy and good will

The Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council reflects on a difficult year for Israel and the Jewish diaspora

1 min read

January 3, 2024 15:43

JLC CEO Claudia Mendoza (Credit: Mark Thomas)

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy plans crackdown on extremist preachers

JLC launches fund to support projects for young Jews

Sadiq Khan urges government to ‘immediately recognise Palestinian statehood’

British Jews unite to help people both in Israel and Gaza

Hundreds demonstrate outside LSE against ‘Understanding Hamas’ book launch

Why men should attend International Women’s Day events

‘We need to look after ourselves to guarantee our future’

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

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy plans crackdown on extremist preachers

JLC launches fund to support projects for young Jews

Sadiq Khan urges government to ‘immediately recognise Palestinian statehood’

British Jews unite to help people both in Israel and Gaza

Hundreds demonstrate outside LSE against ‘Understanding Hamas’ book launch

Why men should attend International Women’s Day events

‘We need to look after ourselves to guarantee our future’

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

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Jewish leaders voice deep concern over government’s ‘shift away from Israel’

Government commits to building Westminster Holocaust memorial

Titan of Manchester Sir Howard Bernstein dies aged 71

BBC presenter talks about ‘powerful Jewish lobby’ live on radio

It’s time that we turned our intentions into actions

Board of Deputies to leave Jewish Leadership Council

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