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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 531

Jewish Voice for Labour (JVL)

Veteran journalist John Ware in front of the mural at Cable Street depicting the famous 'battle' that took place there in 1936 against Oswald Mosley’s fascists as they marched through the heavily-Jewish East End of London. (Courtesy)
April 6, 2023, 8:27 am
After backlash for exposing UK Labour antisemitism, how John Ware won back his name
Following his 2019 segment on BBC’s ‘Panorama,’ veteran journalist has gone to court to prevent Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters from sweeping their party’s problems under the rug
By Robert Philpot
Keir Starmer, the leader of Britain's Labour Party, delivers a speech at the party's annual conference in Liverpool, England, September 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
December 12, 2022, 3:18 pm
Three years after Corbyn’s defeat, UK’s Labour fights to purge lurking antisemitism
Party leader Keir Starmer is serious about eradicating bigotry – but after the previous head’s tenure, the well of public opinion about Jews may have already been poisoned
By Robert Philpot
Jackie Walker, vice-chair of Momentum, the Labour group that supports party leader Jeremy Corbyn. (Youtube screenshot)
From the WebMarch 27, 2019, 7:01 pm
UK Labour Party expels former Momentum vice-chair Jackie Walker
Left-wing activist kicked out over charges she made comments that were ‘grossly detrimental’ to the party, UK Jewish News reports
Illustrative: British Board of Deputies head Marie van der Zyl, center with sign, joins demonstrators at a protest against anti-Semitism in British politics at the UK Parliament, March 2018. (Courtesy)
March 26, 2019, 10:32 am
One year after UK Jews said ‘Enough is Enough,’ has anything changed?
Since the community took an unprecedented stance against anti-Semitism in Labour, ties with Corbyn’s party have only worsened. Now, will his adversaries’ weaknesses make him PM?
By Robert Philpot
Jenny Manson interviewing Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell at a Labour event, October 2018. (YouTube screenshot)
October 18, 2018, 9:03 am
Head of pro-Corbyn group seeks to become MP in Britain’s most Jewish district
Jenny Manson receives backing of key ally John McDonnell at controversial meeting where a number of Jewish journalists were allegedly barred
By Robert Philpot
Members of the Jewish community hold a protest against Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and anti-Semitism in the Labour party, outside the British Houses of Parliament in central London on March 26, 2018. (AFP/Tolga Akmen)
October 12, 2018, 5:04 pm
Jewish journalists, anti-racism activists barred from Labour event in London
Dozens of Jews reportedly told at last minute their tickets are cancelled; organizers say those barred were guilty of misrepresenting party positions in anti-Semitism row
By JTA
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn sits on stage as supporters wave Palestinian flags during the party's annual conference in Liverpool, England, on September 25, 2018. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
September 27, 2018, 6:40 am
Corbyn’s Labour, which may soon govern UK, is now an anti-Israel protest group
Doubling down on Palestine support at its conference, Britain’s opposition party responds to allegations of anti-Semitism with the old credo: the best defense is a good offense
By Robert Philpot
Screen capture from video of the scene after a building hosting a Jewish event was evacuated due to a hoax bomb threat, Liverpool, England, September 25, 2018. (Liverpool Echo)
September 26, 2018, 1:10 pm
Bomb threat clears out Jewish-sponsored screening at Labour confab
Hoax call targets ‘big Jewish event’ in Liverpool showing movie about ‘lynching’ of lawmaker accused of anti-Semitism; organizers had ordered extra security, anticipating problems
By Stuart Winer
Illustrative: Activists outside a meeting of the Labour National Executive Committee in London, Tuesday, September 4, 2018. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
September 5, 2018, 12:41 am
Event to defend Labour from anti-Semitism charges moved from Yom Kippur
Pro-Corbyn factions planned to hold gathering — including Jewish speakers — on holy day, apologize for ‘error’
By JTA
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival in Tolpuddle, England, on July 22, 2018. (Ben Birchall/PA via AP)
August 5, 2018, 10:30 am
Corbyn-supporting group says UK Jewish leaders fabricating anti-Semitism crisis
Labour Representation Committee, headed by ally of party chief, defends claim that Jewish ‘Trump fanatics’ initiated the scandal
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn poses for photographers as he arrives to cast his vote for local council elections at a polling station in Holloway, London, May 3, 2018. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)
July 18, 2018, 2:34 pm
Britain’s Labour adopts its own controversial definition of anti-Semitism
Defying the Jewish community, chief rabbi, and MPs, the new guidelines omit key references to Israel and can be used to get members under investigation for bigotry off the hook
By Robert Philpot
British Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl. (Courtesy)
July 10, 2018, 1:35 am
British Jewry’s new leader puts her foot down on anti-Semitism
Newly appointed Board of Deputies head Marie van der Zyl isn’t as brash as her predecessor when dealing with Israel’s foes, but she’s hardly short on guts
By Robert Philpot
Illustrative: Leader of Britain's Unite trade union Len McCluskey. (Public domain)
April 25, 2018, 9:52 pm
Top UK union boss accuses Labour MPs of ‘smearing’ Corbyn over anti-Semitism
Len McCluskey lashes out as 50 Labour MPs accompany Jewish MP Ruth Smeeth to face activist accused of anti-Semitism; he also accuses Israel’s Labor party of ‘disgusting libel’
By Robert Philpot
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaking after he retained his parliamentary seat in Islington north London, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
April 23, 2018, 4:34 pm
Scheduled Corbyn sitdown with Jewish leaders unlikely to be meeting of minds
Though the Labour head apparently consented to a list of preconditions prior to the talks on Tuesday, his party leadership seems to have missed the memo
By Robert Philpot
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, March 9, 2018. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)
April 3, 2018, 8:54 pm
For most in Labour, anti-Semitism charges are bogus, Israel is a force for bad
Throughout its history, the British Labour party has prided itself on its opposition to prejudice and racism. In the Corbyn era, that party may no longer exist
By Robert Philpot
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