Posts Tagged: British Parliament
Britain’s New Government Commits to Building Holocaust Memorial
Britain's new Labour government said on Wednesday it would build a Holocaust memorial and learning center next to the Houses of Parliament in London, committing...
British MPs Challenge Government Minister on Antisemitism in UK Universities: ‘Protect These Students’
British Members of Parliament urged the government’s Minister of State for Universities to take stronger action against antisemitism on campus, with one MP saying, “Students...
Top UK Jewish Group to Hold Emergency Meeting With MPs on Persecution of China’s Uyghur Muslims
A top UK Jewish group is holding an emergency meeting for British parliamentarians on the continuing persecution of Uyghur Muslims in China, as a new...
British Parliament Members Sign Letter Supporting New Holocaust Memorial
JNS.org - More than 150 parliament members in the United Kingdom from across the political spectrum have signed a letter supporting the Westminster Holocaust memorial, remarking that it...
British PM May Laments Antisemitism in Emotional House of Commons Broadside
British Prime Minister Theresa May delivered an emotional and unequivocal broadside against antisemitism in her country during a House of Commons appearance on Wednesday. May's statement came...
Brexit Set to Begin as Bill Faces Final Stages in Parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to trigger Brexit this week by formally notifying the European Union of Britain's intention to leave the bloc,...
British Prime Minister May Calls On Opposition Leader Corbyn to Join Her in Denouncing Muslim Discrimination Against Israeli Passport-Holders
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Wednesday on Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn to join her in denouncing the discrimination displayed by some Muslim-majority countries...
Trump Travel Ban Controversy Draws Attention to Muslim Discrimination Against Israeli Passport Holders
The ongoing global debate over US President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban executive order has drawn online attention to discrimination displayed by some Muslim-majority countries...
British Government Endorses Parliamentary Report Slamming Student Umbrella Group for Failing Jews, Downplaying Antisemitism on Campus
The British government on Monday officially endorsed a recent report on antisemitism in the UK, slamming the country’s largest student union for "failing to take [the phenomenon across university...
UK Home Secretary Vows to Spend Millions for Jewish Security
JNS.org - United Kingdom Home Secretary Amber Rudd has promised to spend millions to provide all Jewish schools and synagogues in the country with security guards. Speaking...
Jewish Labour MP Ruth Smeeth Gets Police Protection After Receiving Antisemitic Threat
A Jewish member of the British Parliament is receiving police protection following an antisemitic death threat made against her on a social media platform, the...
Addressing UK MPs, Knesset Speaker Calls Out Palestinian Incitement Amid Anti-Israel Protests
JNS.org - During a visit to London on Wednesday, Israeli Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein (Likud) addressed a group of 40 members of the British Parliament. Edelstein...
UK Parliamentarians Push for Sanctions Against Israel
As French parliamentarians geared up for today's National Assembly vote in favor of a Palestinian state, their counterparts across the English Channel were busily debating...
British MPs Discuss Palestinian Hate Incitement and Funding of PA
Leaders in the British Parliament recently held a debate examining Palestinian hate incitement and the funding their country provides to the Palestinian Authority (PA). Several British...
