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Diane Abbott banned from standing in Hackney as she has Labour whip restored

The veteran Corbynite MP was reinstated after an investigation into her comments to the Observer newspaper last year

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Diane Abbott was last year accused of downplaying antisemitism by comparing discrimination faced by Jews to that which is experienced by Irish people and redheads (Photo: Getty)

Jewish NHS doctor announced as Labour candidate for Suffolk seat

General Election 2024

Jewish NHS doctor announced as Labour candidate for Suffolk seat

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From left: Josh Simons, Louise Ellman, Mike Katz, Ian Austin and Melanie Phillips

Is it safe for Jews to vote Labour?

By Jane Prinsley

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Britain's former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn (C) joins anti-Israel activists for a protest in central London on March 30, 2024 (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jeremy Corbyn to stand in Islington North as independent as Labour picks its shortlist of two

By Jane Prinsley

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Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer, who is Jewish (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

General election

What does the general election mean for Jewish MPs?

By Jane Prinsley

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‘Labour has changed for the better’ say party figures, but can Jews trust them again?

‘Labour has changed for the better’ say party figures, but can Jews trust them again?

By Jane Prinsley

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan told PMQs “No other country would be allowed to act with such impunity [as Israel]” (Photo: Getty)

Prime Minister's Questions

Labour MP says UK gives Israel ‘impunity’ to ‘trample international law’

By Jane Prinsley

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Labour councillor elected deputy mayor after four years of ‘hellish’ abuse from opponents

Local councillor says antisemitic abuse ‘emboldened’ him as he joins top table in Elstree and Borehamwood

By Jane Prinsley

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May 10, 2024 16:39

Outgoing Mayor Rebecca Challice, newly elected Deputy Mayor Cllr Dan Ozarow, newly elected Mayor Cllr Alpha Collins, clerk Tracey Malton and Cllr Graeme Alexander at the meeting on Wednesday

Labour loses out on Muslim votes at local elections ‘due to Starmer’s stance on Gaza’

The party suffered a shock defeat in Oldham, Greater Manchester, last night

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May 3, 2024 12:05

Sir Keir Starmer is predicted to be the next Prime Minister, but his party lost out on Muslim votes at local elections (Photo: Getty)

Young Labour elects Jewish chair

Pro-Starmer candidate wins top job in Labour's youth wing

By Jane Prinsley

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April 9, 2024 16:30

Newly elected Young Labour chair, Jack Lubner, campaigning for Damien Egan in the Kingswood By-election with Joel Rosen, Miriam Mirwitch and Rebecca Filer

Sadiq Khan calls for arms embargo on Israel

London Mayor says UK should stop exporting weapons to Israel after strike on aid convoy

By Jane Prinsley

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April 4, 2024 16:51

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: London Mayor Sadiq Khan is interviewed after a visit with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves to the Francis Crick Institute as they launch a "London growth plan" on April 03, 2024 in London, England. The London Mayor and Shadow Chancellor outlined how the plan will enhance well-paid job opportunities for Londoners. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Mass exodus of Labour councillors in Pendle amid accusations of antisemitism

Several of the councillors were being questioned by the party following allegations of antisemitism

By Jane Prinsley

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April 4, 2024 09:31

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How is Labour vetting new candidates?

The disclosure about Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali was a double nightmare for the party

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March 20, 2024 13:52

Labour candidate for Rochdale Azhar Ali launches his by-election campaign on February 7 (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Melanie Phillips

By Melanie Phillips

When we appease antisemitism, this is shameful result

British authorities have ignored, excused or tried to appease Islamist extremism and the demonisation of Israel, all of which has been sanitised and applauded by progressive circles

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March 6, 2024 16:44

A placard supporting George Galloway in Rochdale (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

‘Dark day’ for Jews as ‘demagogue’ Galloway wins by-election

Alarm as man who called for Bradford to be an ‘Israel-free zone’ secures platform in Parliament

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March 1, 2024 10:44

George Galloway celebrates with supporters at his campaign headquarters (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Lord Mandelson in furious synagogue row over Starmer ‘smear’

Labour peer fired up after journalist questions Starmer’s support for Israel

By Jane Prinsley

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February 27, 2024 17:15

Lord Peter Mandelson at the Labour Party conference, October 2023 (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

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