Man who broke into synagogue, leaving blood everywhere and threatening to blow it up, spared jail
A man who broke into a synagogue, leaving blood everywhere and threatening to blow up the building, has been spared jail. Andrew Prendergast, 47, broke into Blackpool Reform Synagogue on 19th November 2019, leaving his blood strewn across walls, offices and the prayer hall. He had also damaged the alarm in a bid to destroy […]
CAA writes to John Bercow about his experiences of antisemitism in the Conservative Party
Campaign Against Antisemitism has written to John Bercow seeking further information about his account of antisemitism in the Conservative Party. Mr Bercow, a longtime MP who left the Conservative Party when he became Speaker of the House of Commons in 2009, revealed in an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine in the course of promoting […]
Sweden announces adoption of International Definition of Antisemitism
Sweden has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a time of rising antisemitism in Europe. The decision was announced by the Swedish Prime Minister in a newspaper article in which he wrote that “Sweden endorses the [D]efinition and the list of examples of antisemitism that serve as illustrations.” […]
Jeremy Corbyn’s Chief of Staff Karie Murphy deemed “completely unfit” for peerage, but over allegations of bullying rather than Labour antisemitism
Jeremy Corbyn’s Chief of Staff, Karie Murphy, has been deemed “completely unfit” for a peerage by the House of Lords Appointments Commission, which considers appointments to the upper chamber, after Mr Corbyn nominated her. However, the Commission’s conclusion was reportedly based on accusations of bullying rather than Labour antisemitism. Ms Murphy is accused by staff […]