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Screenshot of Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former convict and neo-Nazi, and recently selected local Conservative Party candidate, in an interview with Channel 4, February 10, 2026. (Channel 4/YouTube)
August 6, 2026, 12:22 pm
Former neo-Nazi pulls out of local race in UK, tapped as anti-radicalization adviser
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, 33, served years in prison for antisemitic harassment of then-Labour MP Luciana Berger; she calls appointment an ‘insult,’ Jewish groups welcome withdrawal
By ToI Staff
Selfie taken by British anti-Semitic activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine, January 16, 2015. (Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)
August 5, 2026, 4:00 pm
UK Jewish groups reject offer to meet former neo-Nazi Conservative council candidate
Organizations say Joshua Bonehill-Paine’s crimes against Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger are too severe for political office, urge party to withdraw his candidacy
By ToI Staff
Former Labour party MP Luciana Berger speaks during a press conference in London on February 18, 2019, where she and colleagues announced their resignation from the Labour Party, and the formation of a new independent group of MPs. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)
July 12, 2023, 2:30 pm
Israel’s divide threatens its future, says Jewish MP who left and rejoined UK Labour
Luciana Berger, who faced antisemitic abuse during the Jeremy Corbyn years, shares her worries over local judicial fight, but is encouraged by popular engagement during protests
By Lazar Berman
Demonstrators protest on Whitehall, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street in central London on March 24, 2023. (Photo by ISABEL INFANTES / AFP)
March 30, 2023, 8:18 am
Almost 100 prominent UK Jews voice ‘profound concern’ about overhaul, welcome pause
In letter to Netanyahu and Herzog signed by former judicial, political and business officials, they call for selection of judges to remain ‘free of political pressure’
By ToI Staff
Former Labour MP Luciana Berger speaks during a press conference to announce the new political party, The Independent Group, in London, February 18, 2019. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
February 26, 2023, 10:34 am
Jewish ex-MP Luciana Berger, who left UK Labour over antisemitism, rejoins party
Former lawmaker accepts leader Keir Starmer’s written apology and invitation to come back; says party has ‘turned a significant corner’ since he succeeded Jeremy Corbyn
By ToI Staff
In this Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013, file photo, the Twitter logo appears on an updated phone post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (AP/Richard Drew)
July 27, 2020, 10:43 am
Thousands join 48-hour Twitter ‘walkout’ to protest anti-Semitism on platform
Politicians, celebrities and others lead mass sign-off, sparked by what they say is social media giant’s inadequate response — a 7-day ban — to UK rapper’s anti-Jewish rant
By ToI Staff and JTA
Then-independent MP Luciana Berger leaves Milbank Studios near Parliament in London on February 21, 2019. (Tolga Akmen/AFP)
June 5, 2020, 10:54 pm
Prominent British Jews urge Israel not to annex West Bank lands
Letter says move would have grave implications for Israel’s international standing and alienate large numbers of Diaspora Jews
By JTA
Then-independent MP Luciana Berger leaves Milbank Studios near Parliament in London on February 21, 2019. (Tolga Akmen/AFP)
From the WebDecember 13, 2019, 9:54 am
Luciana Berger, who left UK Labour over anti-Semitism, fails to win seat
Liberal Democrat candidate defeated by Conservative MP in heavily Jewish Finchley and Golders Green district, UK Jewish News reports
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 Photo/Tolga Akmen)
December 9, 2019, 8:15 am
Anti-Semitism stokes fear and election angst in UK’s ‘bagel belt’
Britain goes to the polls on Thursday but Jewish voters, many of them traditionally Labour supporters, are torn over the party’s failure to deal with anti-Semtism
By James Pheby
Liberal Democrat's candidate for Finchley and Golders Green, Luciana Berger (R) and Hugh Grant canvassing in Finchley while on the General Election campaign trail. (David Mirzoeff/PA Images via Getty Images)
December 3, 2019, 7:35 am
Hugh Grant hits UK campaign trail with Luciana Berger, Jewish MP who quit Labour
Actor takes on new role as he knocks on doors with politician who is running for parliament with Liberal Democrats after quitting Jeremy Corbyn’s party over anti-Semitism
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, walking along the promenade, arrives for the Labour Party Conference at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, September 21, 2019. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)
October 31, 2019, 2:29 pm
UK Jewish Labour group won’t campaign for Corbyn-led party in December elections
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
By ToI Staff
Then-independent MP Luciana Berger leaves Milbank Studios near Parliament in London on February 21, 2019. (Tolga Akmen/AFP)
From the WebSeptember 6, 2019, 4:20 pm
Pro-Corbyn politician says Jewish lawmaker slept her way into British parliament
Far-left political activist David Lindsay slammed for misogynistic tweet, saying former Labour MP Luciana Berger slept with Tony Blair’s son
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson (L) talks with Independent MP Luciana Berger during an event with representatives of Britain's other pro-EU political parties, to discuss Brexit, at Church House in central London on August 27, 2019 (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)
September 5, 2019, 3:44 pm
Jewish MP who left UK Labour over anti-Semitism joins Liberal Democrats
Luciana Berger leaves Change UK, which she helped form, after poor EU parliament showing; says new home ‘unequivocally’ trying to stop Brexit; PM Johnson’s brother quits cabinet
By ToI Staff and AFP
David Triesman, shown in 2010. (Sang Tan/PA Images via Getty Images via JTA)
July 9, 2019, 7:18 pm
Three lawmakers leave British Labour Party over anti-Semitism
David Triesman, Leslie Arnold Turnberg, both Jewish, and Armenian Ara Darzi step down, saying movement ‘very plainly institutionally anti-Semitic’
By Cnaan Liphshiz
MP Luciana Berger speaks during a press conference in London on February 18, 2019, where she and colleagues announced their resignation from the Labour Party, and the formation of a new independent group of MPs. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP)
From the WebMarch 13, 2019, 8:43 am
A Zion of the times: Ex-UK Labour MK Luciana Berger names newborn son
Independent Group MP who ditched Corbyn’s party over anti-Semitism names her second child Zion Benjamin Manny Goldsmith, UK’s Jewish News reports
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