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August 8, 2024, 4:38 pm

OPINION: How did Jews compare with other minority groups in the 2024 general election?

Jews are not too different from the general UK population, writes JPR's Dr Daniel Staetsky

By Dr Daniel Staetsky

Sarah Sackman delivers her maiden Commons speech

July 22, 2024, 10:24 pm

Sackman pays respect to the ‘late and great Rabbi Sacks’ in maiden Commons speech

Two Jewish MPs - Georgia Gould and Sarah Sackman, both junior ministers - delivered their maiden speeches in the Commons, either side of an unexpected Suella Braverman contribution

By Lee Harpin

Sir Keir Starmer with Bury South MP Christian Wakeford

July 5, 2024, 1:29 pm

MP who defected from Tories re-elected in Bury South

Christian Wakeford now represents constituency which for first time includes Charedi voters

By Jenni Frazer

June 28, 2024, 11:51 am

OPINION: This election, the Jewish vote is remarkably similar to the UK population

British Jews are influenced by the same political developments, troubled by the same problems, and affected by the same challenges as everyone else in the country

By Dr Jonathan Boyd

March 20, 2024, 10:18 am

Ex-Gogglebox star Tapper selected as Labour candidate to take on Dowden in Hertsmere

Josh Tapper has been selected by Hertsmere Labour Parry to fight a seat in which deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden currently has a large majority

By Lee Harpin

Palestinians in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Feb. 12, 2024. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

March 19, 2024, 2:55 pm

Foreign Office minister tells MPs he is ‘deeply concerned’ about famine risk in Gaza

During an urgent question in the Commons on Gaza,. Andrew Mitchell calls for Israel to 'do more' to provide land routes for aid

By Lee Harpin

January 11, 2024, 5:52 pm

Government ‘very supportive’ of UK Jewish History Month initiative, confirms minister

Housing minister Lee Rowley told MPs the government would support a designated UK Jewish History if the idea, proposed by MP Nickie Aiken was 'something the community would encourage'

January 8, 2024, 4:45 pm

Former cabinet minister calls for West Bank settlement trade ban

Ex-Education Secretary Kit Malthouse calls for 'immediate bans on trade with settlements' to curb violence in West Bank

By Lee Harpin

A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London.

(C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.

January 2, 2024, 12:28 pm

MPs to debate call for the establishment of a British Jewish History Month

Nickie Aiken, the Conservative MP for Cities of London and Westminster, has secured a Commons debate on Jan 11th aimed at recognising contribution made by British Jews to UK life

By Lee Harpin

November 14, 2023, 2:48 pm

Sunak urges Israel to use ‘all possible measures to protect innocent civilians’ in Gaza

Both the prime minister and senior figures in the Labour Party are voicing concerns about the mounting death toll in Gaza

By Lee Harpin

Sadiq Khan, centre, with Cllr Anne Clarke, left, Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, centre left, deputy mayor Sophie Linden, right, Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings, end right.

October 10, 2023, 9:17 am

Barnet council leaders move to reassure community as school attendance dips in borough

Leader of Barnet Council Barry Rawlings, and Leader of the Opposition Cllr Dan Thomas issue joint statement and confirm they are 'working with police to ensure our residents feel safe and protected'.

By Lee Harpin

Sky News coverage of Hamas attack on Israel

October 7, 2023, 10:41 am

UK political leaders condemn shock Hamas attacks, stressing Israel’s ‘right to defend itself’

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer among UK political leaders to issue strong condemnation of Hamas in response to the massive aerial and ground attack from the Gaza Strip

By Lee Harpin

The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement wants to end international support for Israel.

June 30, 2023, 1:16 pm

’40 Tory MPs’ expressing ‘serious concerns’ about Gove’s BDS bill

Labour expected to publish legal advice on Monday which suggests the bill is 'very poorly drafted' and 'deeply problematic from both a domestic and international law perspective'

By Lee Harpin

Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere

May 10, 2023, 8:00 pm

Hertsmere Labour’s Newmark confirms ‘progress’ to ‘deliver partnership administration’

Conservative Cllr Morris Bright says 'to the best of my knowledge Labour and the Liberal Democrats are forming a coalition to run Hertsmere'

By Lee Harpin

Lucy Dee, 48, was killed in the terror attack along with two of her daughters.

April 20, 2023, 1:28 pm

UK minister praises ‘noble decision’ to donate Lucy Dee organs to save lives

In Commons statement Andrew Mitchell said organ donation was 'act of compassion and generosity in contrast to the abhorrent violence , robbing a family of its mother and two sisters'

By Lee Harpin

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