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Gabriel Nussbaum interviewing Keir Starmer

July 11, 2024, 1:02 pm

‘Hello Mr Prime Minister, what’s your plan for the nation’s finances?’

After being asked to interview Keir Starmer on all things money Gabriel Nussbaum wants to get even more people talking about it

By Candice Krieger

September 22, 2023, 11:36 am

Senior rabbi criticises ‘selfish’ Sunak over climate change reverse

Following PM's announcement, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg writes: 'I don’t understand why he has no conscience about short-term decisions which help destroy our children’s future.'

By Lee Harpin

April 11, 2023, 12:50 pm

Rishi Sunak: The killing of Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent

In a statement on Tuesday, the UK prime minster said 'the killing of British-Israeli citizens Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent'

By Lee Harpin

February 7, 2023, 11:50 am

Rishi Sunak’s ‘BBYO’ mini-reshuffle

Two former members of the Jewish youth movement BBYO - Lucy Frazer and Grant Shapps - handed new roles as prime minister overhauls Whitehall

By Lee Harpin

December 22, 2022, 7:33 am

Rishi Sunak hosts Chanukah reception at Downing Street

PM notes the 'similarities' between Chanukah and the Hindu festival of Diwali

By JN Reporter

Boris Johnson speaks to Ruislip Synagogue members

November 30, 2022, 10:25 am

Boris Johnson tells synagogue audience ousting him as PM was ‘a mistake’

Exclusive: In a Q&A session with members of the only shul in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat, the former prime minister also praised the 'enormous contribution' to this country made by Jews in London and elsewhere

By Lee Harpin

Camp Simcha's stand at the Mitzvah Day fair in Shrubberies Synagogue Manchester

November 21, 2022, 2:05 pm

30,000 people spread Mitzvah Day magic nationwide

Mitzvah Days were also held in 40 other countries, with 100 organisations and 15,000 volunteers involved.

By Michelle Rosenberg and Community Editor

2K8YR5X Rishi Sunak makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Picture date: Tuesday October 25, 2022.

October 25, 2022, 1:10 pm

Chief Rabbi extends ‘every blessing’ to new PM Rishi Sunak

In message to the prime minister, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis noted 'the appointment of the first British PM from a minority faith community is a proud milestone in British history.'

By Lee Harpin

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference following a special meeting of Nato leaders in Brussels on 24 March, 2022 (PA)

October 21, 2022, 9:30 am

Lord Howard warns against Johnson return, saying: ‘Boris had his chance and blew it’

Jewish ex-Tory leader says he does not believe any candidate to replace Liz Truss is currently 'a shoo in'.

By Lee Harpin

Liz Truss speaks at CFI reception in Birmingham

October 17, 2022, 10:00 pm

Liz Truss vows to ‘lead the Conservatives into the next general election’

In new interview the Prime Minister defied calls for her to resign, but admitted 'I completely acknowledge that there have been mistakes'

By Lee Harpin

Liz Truss delivered her first Rosh Hashanah greeting as PM

September 25, 2022, 4:22 pm

Liz Truss delivers new year, new government message to the community

In her new year message, the PM speaks of Rosh Hashanah as 'a moment of renewal' adding the new year brings 'a new government and a new era for our country'

By Lee Harpin

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has made the final two in the race to become the next Conservative leader and prime minister (Photo: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Alamy Live News)

July 20, 2022, 4:24 pm

OPINION: It is too difficult to prosecute Jew hatred – as PM, I will fix that

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who has made the final ballot in the Conservative leadership election, writes for Jewish News on how Jewish and Tory values go hand in hand

By Liz Truss

Grant Shapps arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street.

July 12, 2022, 12:05 pm

Former BBYO president Grant Shapps pulls out of Tory leadership contest

Shapps - national president of the Jewish youth group in the 1980s - confirms he will how be supporting Rishi Sunak's bid to become prime minister and party leader

By Lee Harpin

Grant Shapps, Liz Truss. Nadhim Zahawi and Suella Braverman launched leadership bids

July 11, 2022, 10:27 am

Former BBYO leader among 11 Tory MPs bidding to be prime minister

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps , who is Jewish, is among the 11 contenders to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader. Many have close links with the community.

By Lee Harpin

July 6, 2022, 11:02 am

Robert Halfon joins mounting calls for Boris Johnson to be replaced as Tory leader

The influential MP cites 'loss of integrity' and 'failure of policy' under PM's leadership in a letter written after the shock resignations of Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak

By Lee Harpin

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