Chief Rabbi attacks Corbyn and calls on Britons to “vote with their conscience” in unprecedented intervention, saying “soul of our nation is at stake”
In an unprecedented intervention, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Ephraim Mirvis, has asked in The Times how far Jeremy Corbyn would have to go to be considered “unfit for office”, rhetorically asking readers: “What will the result of this election say about the moral compass of our country? When […]
Labour’s race manifesto calls for reform of Equality and Human Rights Commission, despite being subject to investigation by EHRC after complaint by CAA
The Labour Party is due to launch its Race and Faith Manifesto tomorrow. The manifesto includes a pledge to “Enhance the powers and functions of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, making it truly independent, to ensure it can support people to effectively challenge any discrimination they may face.” Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign […]
Man assaults Jewish children on bus, punching one in the eye
Three Jewish children have been attacked on a bus in Clapton Common in Stamford Hill. CCTV footage has been captured showing two men running for the number 253 bus, with one slipping at the back door, appearing to attack Jewish passengers, before some passengers begin to exit the bus. The victims had their hats thrown […]
Brexit Party yet to drop candidate Marc Stanton who declared: “I sure as hell am antisemitic”
The Brexit Party has not dropped its candidate for West Lancashire, despite revelations that he made antisemitic and other controversial comments on social media. Marc Stanton is alleged to have written the problematic posts in 2014. One read: “Having just watched the latest news about Gaza, I can’t say I am a fan of fanatical […]
University of Warwick backs lecturer Dr Goldie Osuri who told students Labour antisemitism claims are “an Israeli lobby kind of idea”
The University of Warwick has backed a lecturer who dismissed concerns over Labour’s ongoing antisemitism crisis by saying such concerns are “an Israeli lobby kind of idea.” In a lecture on 11th November, Dr Goldie Osuri posited in a recording obtained by Campaign Against Antisemitism that “the next time they say that the Labour Party […]
SNP councillor Frank Anderson suspended for three months after reportedly sharing antisemitic article on social media
A councillor with the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been suspended for three months reportedly for sharing an antisemitic article on social media. Frank Anderson, on West Lothian Council, is reported to have been sanctioned for “disrespectful conduct” after an ethics hearing over his sharing of a blog called “Grouse Beater” in October 2018. The […]
Lib Dems dump candidate Waheed Rafiq who made antisemitic comments on social media
The Liberal Democrats have dropped a general election candidate after it emerged that he had made controversial remarks on social media, including about Jews. Waheed Rafiq was to represent the Lib Dems in Birmingham Hodge Hill, but has been dumped by the Party after it was revealed that he had posted on Facebook in 2010: […]
Labour assistant mayor reportedly suspended for sharing video featuring notorious antisemite David Duke
It is being reported that Labour’s assistant mayor in Leicester, Mustafa Malik, has been suspended from the Party for sharing a controversial video on social media. Cllr Malik, who is assistant mayor for jobs and skills, is being investigated by the Party for posting the video, which is titled “CNN, Goldman Sachs and the Zionist […]
Plaid Cymru suspends member Sahar Al-Faifi over historic antisemitic comments
The Welsh party, Plaid Cymru, has suspended a member who featured in the Party’s election broadcast over allegations of historic antisemitism. Sahar Al-Faifi is reported to have made antisemitic comments on social media, which Plaid Cymru will now reportedly investigate during her suspension. Ms Al-Faifi issued an apologetic statement, admitting that “Several years ago I […]