The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/louise-ellman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Louise Ellman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/louise-ellman/ 32 32 Concern at anti-Semitism extended beyond Jews, played a key role in Corbyn loss https://www.timesofisrael.com/concern-at-anti-semitism-extended-beyond-jews-played-key-role-in-corbyn-defeat/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:04:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2201348 Huge victory for Johnson unmistakably boosted by racism charges against Labour, but Cobyn's legacy will be hard to shake, with several anti-Zionist Labour MPs entering parliament

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]]> UK Labour’s No. 2 admits anti-Semitism row could hurt party at the ballot https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-labours-no-2-admits-anti-semitism-row-could-hurt-party-at-the-ballot/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:15:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2197981&preview=true&preview_id=2197981 Days before election, amid leaks showing unresolved complaints about anti-Jewish sentiment, John McDonnell says Corbyn's party learned its lesson from 'horrible, horrible period'

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]]> Massive leak debunks UK Labour’s claim it is dealing with anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/massive-leak-debunks-uk-labours-claim-that-it-is-dealing-with-anti-semitism/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 07:02:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2197729&preview=true&preview_id=2197729 Report, days before election, cites internal files saying there are over 130 unresolved cases; members who called for extermination of all Jews said to stay in party for months

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]]> UK Jewish Labour group won’t campaign for Corbyn-led party in December elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-jewish-labour-group-says-it-wont-campaign-for-party-in-new-vote/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:29:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2174272 Jewish Labour Movement says its members will only canvass for 'exceptional' candidates, but it shouldn't be seen as sign of support for Conservative, Liberal Democrat parties

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]]> Former UK Labour MP says activists accused her of dual loyalty to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-uk-labour-mp-says-activists-accused-her-of-dual-loyalty-to-israel/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:27:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2169412&preview=true&preview_id=2169412 Louise Ellman, who left party after 55 years and is Jewish, says members espouse anti-Semitic conspiracies, have 'obsession' with Israel, refused to use her name in publications

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]]> After 55 years, UK Jewish MP quits Labour, condemns Corbyn, over anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-uk-lawmaker-quits-labour-over-anti-semitism-after-55-years-in-the-party/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:00:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2166246 Dame Louise Ellman says leader is unfit to be PM, has attracted support of many anti-Semites; her local branch had tried to schedule a vote against her on Yom Kippur eve

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]]> Jewish MP who criticized Corbyn faces Labour no confidence motion on Yom Kippur https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-mp-who-criticized-corbyn-faces-labour-no-confidence-motion-on-yom-kippur/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:52:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2159137&preview=true&preview_id=2159137 Debate calling for Louise Ellman's resignation scheduled for eve of holy day; Jewish Labour Movement: Timing is 'truly despicable; party is institutionally racist toward Jews'

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]]> Corbyn says new MP accused of anti-Semitism is ‘not a racist in any way’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/corbyn-says-new-mp-accused-of-anti-semitism-is-not-a-racist-in-any-way/ Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:58:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2091070&preview=true&preview_id=2091070 Labour chief notes Lisa Forbes has apologized for liking a Facebook post, the bigotry of which she claims she did not notice: 'She has made her position very clear'

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]]> Senior UK Labour lawmaker calls for suspension of new MP in anti-Semitism row https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-uk-labour-lawmaker-calls-for-suspension-of-new-mp-in-anti-semitism-row/ Sat, 08 Jun 2019 04:53:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2090797&preview=true&preview_id=2090797 Dame Louise Ellman says Lisa Forbes should lose whip during probe; 2nd MP subject of complaints over alleged Jew hatred, including taunting staff member over Star of David

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]]> UK’s Jewish Labour Movement passes motion of no confidence in Corbyn https://www.timesofisrael.com/uks-jewish-labour-movement-group-passes-motion-of-no-confidence-in-corbyn/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:42:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2052466&preview=true&preview_id=2052466 Vote comes after report on cases in which little to no action was taken against members who blamed 9/11 on Jews and attacked Jewish MPs; 863 complaints yielded 29 expulsions

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]]> UK Labour lawmakers lash leaders on anti-Semitism figures https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-labour-lawmakers-lash-leaders-over-anti-semitism-figures/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2016823 7 MPs tell Corbyn report saying hundreds of anti-Semitism complaints led to several dozen members' suspension is 'incomplete,' fear Labour is 'institutionally antisemitic'

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]]> White House says Israel to hold back on settlements over Trump’s ‘concerns’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-30-2018/ Wed, 30 May 2018 11:13:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1861106 After 2,000 new West Bank homes advanced on Wednesday, US says it remains 'firmly committed to pursuing a comprehensive peace between Israelis and Palestinians'

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]]> This tough-as-nails UK politician won’t be cowed by anti-Semitism in her own party https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-tough-as-nails-uk-politician-wont-be-cowed-by-the-anti-semitism-of-her-own-party/ Fri, 12 May 2017 12:57:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1610102 Saying it’s not in her character to be intimidated, often-attacked Jewish Labour MP Louise Ellman is an unabashed friend of Israel

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