Far-right organisation Britain First becomes a political party once again
The far-right organisation Britain First has registered as a political party, it was revealed this week. The Electoral Commission approved the group’s registration despite its reputation as a far-right organisation whose leaders have been convicted of, and imprisoned for, hate crimes. Britain First was previously registered as a political party but was deregistered in 2017 […]
Driver’s attempt to run over Jews observing Sukkot prompts police investigation in Los Angeles
A driver’s alleged attempt to run over Jews observing the Jewish festival of Sukkot has prompted a police investigation, it was reported this week. The reported incident took place last week at Congregation Shaarei Tefila, a synagogue in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles. Magen Am, a security team who were working with the event, […]
Roundup of antisemitism news from Labour Conference as Sir Keir Starmer defends backing antisemite Jeremy Corbyn “100%”, saying any Labour government is better than the alternative
On antisemitism, this year’s Labour Party conference has exemplified the tension between public relations and substance and continues to raise questions about how and why the Party’s leadership is tackling the issue. Sir Keir Starmer’s follow-up comment this morning defending his backing of the antisemite Jeremy Corbyn by arguing that a Labour government is better […]
Ukraine bans “antisemitism and its manifestations”
The Ukrainian Parliament passed a law last week which bans “antisemitism and its manifestations”. The Law on Prevention and Counteraction to Antisemitism in Ukraine defines antisemitism as “a certain perception of Jews, expressed as hatred of Jews”. 283 lawmakers out of 450 voted to pass the law, though it must be signed by the President […]
“No Jew Jab for Oz” graffiti sprayed on IKEA store in Melbourne
Antisemitic graffiti has been discovered spray-painted on an IKEA store in Melbourne, Australia. The shop, located in the suburb of Richmond, was reportedly defaced last Thursday with the words “No Jew Jab for Oz” and, on another wall, “No Jew Jab”. It was noticed by a Jewish woman who reported the vandalism to Victoria Police. Richmond Council […]