All news on the topic: Antisemitism

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Ye to perform in Russia as Kanye West becomes biggest western star to return since invasion
Artist also known as Ye, who has attracted controversy in recent years over antisemitic outbursts, to perform two shows in October
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Ex-neo-Nazi withdraws as Conservative candidate following public outrage
A former neo-Nazi who was selected as a Conservative council candidate has said he will no longer stand for election.
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Former Labour MP says Tories should block ex-neo-Nazi from standing in local elections
A former Labour MP has said the Conservatives should not allow a former neo-Nazi who was jailed for antisemitic abuse against her to stand as a local election candidate.
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Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice investigated over Israel trip declaration in Parliament
Richard Tice, the deputy leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, is under investigation by Parliament’s standards watchdog over whether he should have prefaced his remarks in a House of Commons debate on pro-Israel influence by noting that he had visited the country as a guest of a pro-Israel group.
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Former neo-Nazi activist convicted of harassing Jewish MP standing as Tory candidate in local elections
A former far-right activist, who has a string of convictions including harassing a Jewish MP, has been selected to stand as a Conservative candidate in upcoming local elections.
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Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour after apology over social media post
Jewish groups have expressed their concern at Diane Abbott being readmitted to Labour under Andy Burnham.
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Germany deported Bob Vylan singer over pro-Palestine statements, records reveal
The frontman of British punk rap band Bob Vylan was denied entry to Germany, detained at the Berlin airport, and ultimately deported to the United Kingdom last month due to his pro-Palestine statements.
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20 killed in deadliest year for antisemitic attacks outside Israel in three decades
Last year was the deadliest for antisemitic attacks outside of Israel in more than 30 years, according to a new report, with 20 people being killed in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Man jailed for life over terror plot with synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie
A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years.
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Labour Together accused of weaponising antisemitism to weaken Corbyn
Newly released documents reveal the inner workings of Labour Together and its role in covertly undermining Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour party.
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Kremlin-linked extremists accused of exploiting Henry Nowak murder to inflame UK unrest
Anetwork of Russian far-right extremists steeped in neo-Nazi antisemitism – created under the umbrella of a sanctioned oligarch close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and now openly promoted by Tommy Robinson – has been driving ‘White Lives Matter’ propaganda over the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, Byline Times can reveal.
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Wes Streeting launches bid to replace Keir Starmer in Labour leadership race
Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in any future Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer in his first public appearance since resigning as health secretary.
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Reform UK councillor suspended after Nazi posts and ‘subhuman underclass’ rant surfaces
A newly-elected Reform UK councillor has been suspended after he appeared to share photos of a Nazi flag and suggested that Britain has a ’subhuman underclass’ in now-deleted social media posts.
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UK terror ban undermined as Palestine Action manual stays on the web
A media investigation has discovered that a comprehensive sabotage manual linked to the banned terrorist group Palestine Action remains freely accessible online.
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UK Green leadership candidate Polanski faces questions over Red Cross claim
Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for Green party leadership, the charity has said.
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Secret details of Scotland-Israel meeting to be released after watchdog rules they were wrongly hidden
Secret details of Angus Robertson’s much-criticised meeting with an Israeli diplomat are to be released after a near two-year freedom of information battle by The Ferret.
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Home Secretary announces £25 million security boost after Golders Green attack
The Home Secretary has unveiled £25 million for security after the Golders Green attack and admitted "words are not enough".
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Golders Green attack victim, 76, ‘who would never hurt a fly’ is pictured as cops share first details about suspect
The first victim in the Golders Green terror attack has been pictured as police have shared new details about the suspect.
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Counter-terror police warn of “proxy” recruits as Iran-linked Telegram offers cash for London arson task
An LBC investigation has uncovered the rapid pace at which Brits are being recruited to carry out sabotage in London, allegedly on behalf of Iran.
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London Tube driver suspended over ‘Jews not safe’ remark amid antisemitism outrage
A Tube driver is under investigation after claiming Jewish people would not be safe on a train he is operating.
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Starmer condemns “shocking” attack but faces criticism over lack of action
A Jewish security force is on "high alert" following a series of anti-Semitic arson attacks in north London, a leading Rabbi has told LBC - as he criticized Sir Keir Starmer for showing "no real action".
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Attempted arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue probed as antisemitic hate crime
An investigation has been launched following an attempted arson at a London synagogue.
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London and Manchester police get £5m boost after wave of synagogue attacks and hate crimes
Police in London and Manchester are to be given an extra £5 million to pay for more patrols around places of worship, the Home Office has said.
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Kanye West blocked from entering UK amid backlash over London festival appearance
Kanye West has been dramatically blocked from entering the UK after a furious backlash over his planned performance at a London music festival.
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Antisemitism backlash and political pressure in the UK: how Kanye West’s Wireless festival booking sparked criticism from Wes Streeting and calls for a ban
Wes Streeting has criticized Wireless organizer Melvin Benn for his decision to book Kanye West as a headliner at this summer’s festival.
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