Luke Akehurst: Labour has always confronted the racists – so we must stamp out antisemitism
There have now been half a dozen national news stories about Labour Party members, including two councillors and…
Israel
Labour could lose its soul over anti-semitism row, warns Shadow Cabinet minister
Labour could be at risk of losing “its very reason to exist” if anti-Semitism is allowed to “prosper”,…
Tonight’s hustings could begin to rebuild the bridges between Labour and the Jewish community
Among the many depressing moments on election night was the result from Hendon. Number three seat on Labour’s…
Leadership candidates should stick by Labour’s promise to recognise the state of Palestine
On the 13 October 2014, Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of recognising Palestine as an independent state, with…
Labour neglected Jewish communities’ concerns, says Dugher
Labour neglected the concerns of the Jewish community and paid the price for it when it came to…
Likud’s victory is depressing – but Israel is a liberal and progressive country
Yesterday millions of Israelis voted in the country’s general election. It followed a closely fought campaign, covered by…
Jerusalem is on the verge of exploding and taking the Middle East with it
Jerusalem seems to be a holy city standing on the edge of a holy war. “The Second Intafada…
The Government should listen to the Commons on recognising Palestine
The vote last week by the House of Commons in favour of the recognition of Palestinian statehood was…
Why recognising Palestine statehood is good for Israel too
Today I will be introducing a motion on the floor of the House of Commons as follows: ‘That…
Unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the quickest route to peace
I am a strong supporter of Palestinian statehood. However complex the issues involved, it is a simple matter…
