Newly-elected Conservative councillor suspended pending antisemitism investigation

A newly-elected councillor, who was barred from running for Labour after the Party was alerted to his history of inflammatory activity on social media but who was endorsed instead by the Conservatives as their candidate, has now been suspended pending an investigation. Shakeel Munir Hussain had hoped to run as a Labour candidate in Stockton-on-Tees […]

Newfoundland and Labrador adopts International Definition of Antisemitism

Newfoundland and Labrador has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Seven of Canada’s provinces have now adopted the Definition, in addition to the Federal Government.  Cabinet Minister Gerry Byrne released a statement on behalf of the province’s Government stating: “We remain unwavering in our commitment to always challenge antisemitism, wherever and whenever it occurs.” Campaign […]

Man who said minorities “should be shot” jailed for over eight years

A far-right individual has been sentenced to eight years and six months imprisonment for terrorism offences. Vaughn Dolphin, 20, who filmed himself accidentally blowing up his kitchen while attempting to mix explosives, was sentenced in Birmingham Crown Court after being convicted of possession of terrorist documents; disseminating terrorist publications; possession of explosive substances; and possession […]