Academics protest Education Secretary’s call, backed by CAA, for universities to adopt International Definition of Antisemitism

Academics have reportedly protested a call by the Education Secretary for universities to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. Gavin Williamson wrote a letter to university heads calling on their institutions to adopt the Definition after a study showed that a limited number had done so, despite urging from the Government over the past several years and threats of loss of funding. He also said that […]

Neo-Nazi pleads guilty to plotting to blow up synagogue in Colorado

A neo-Nazi has pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up a local synagogue in Pueblo, Colorado. Self-confessed white supremacist Richard Holzer, 28, had stated throughout the trial that he hated Jewish people, according to prosecutors. Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division for the District of Colorado said that the defendant had […]

“Heil Hitler” chanted at Dutch protest over coronavirus restrictions

A group protesting about Corona virus restrictions reportedly shouted “Heil Hitler” in the streets of Den Bosch, the capital of the Netherlands province of North Brabant on Saturday. Local radio station Omroep Brabant reported that video posted to Twitter appeared to show the demonstrators at the 17th October march shouting the antisemitic slogan. Police are […]

Outspoken union leader Len McCluskey, who repeatedly downplayed antisemitism in Labour, apologises for saying a Jewish politician should “go into a room and count his gold”

The outspoken Unite union leader, Len McCluskey, who has repeatedly downplayed antisemitism in the Labour Party, has apologised after saying that a Jewish politician should “go into a room and count his gold”. Mr McCluskey made the comment about Lord Mandelson, a New Labour grandee and former minister, in an interview with the BBC. Told that Lord Mandelson had praised the new […]