Following string of controversies, NUS announces independent investigation into antisemitism allegations
Following a string of controversies surrounding the National Union of Students (NUS) and its leadership, the union has called for an independent investigation into recent antisemitism allegations raised by concerned members of the Jewish community and its allies. The announcement comes after Robert Halfon MP wrote together with Campaign Against Antisemitism to the Charity Commission […]
Chair of Enfield Southgate Conservative Association suspended after photo emerges of him dressed in full Nazi uniform
The Chair of the Enfield Southgate Conservative Association has been suspended pending an investigation after a photograph emerged apparently showing him dressed in full Nazi military regalia. The image appears to show Colin Davis, a former Head of Military Law at London-based firm Carters Solicitors, dressed in full Nazi uniform, in a back garden. It […]
Former NUS Presidents say union has “serious and significant problem”
Following a string of controversies surrounding the National Union of Students (NUS) and its leadership, over twenty former Presidents of the union have written to its current President to press her to deal with the concerns of Jewish students. Signatories to the letter include Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting, former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, former […]
Russian karting driver, representing Italy, loses racing contract after appearing to perform Nazi salute on podium
The global governing body behind the international motor sport, The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has launched an investigation after the winner of a karting race appeared to make a Nazi salute while celebrating his victory on the podium. Russian driver Artem Severiukhin, fifteen, who was competing under the Italian flag due to sanctions against […]
Complaints raised after Canadian hockey fans reportedly shout antisemitic slurs at child players
A minor level ice hockey organisation in Canada is facing complaints after it was reported that some fans who were attending games had targeted young Jewish players with antisemitic slurs. The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) has reportedly hired a private investigator to deal with three sets of allegations from 31st October 2021, 11th November […]
Jewish shopper has kippah “snatched” from head in alleged antisemitic incident
It has been reported that a Jewish shopper was the victim of an allegedly antisemitic attack after his kippah (skullcap) was “snatched” from his head in a supermarket near Manchester. It has emerged that, at around 01:10 on 3rd March, the unknown assailant advanced on a male victim by the self-service checkout area, before grabbing […]