Jewish Labour Movement
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Jewish community in the Labour Party. Labour Movement in the Jewish community. Est 1903, affiliated in 1920. Supporters of @DemocratsIL.
Joined October 2009
The Jewish Labour Movement’s statement on Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to the Labour Party
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Jeremy Corbyn has claimed that anyone who has been antisemitic in the Labour Party has been "either suspended or expelled". This is a lie. #LeadersDebate #ITVDebate.
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We also voted overwhelmingly to support @peoplesvote_uk. You are a divisive race baiting organisation and we want nothing whatsoever to do with you. Go away and leave us and other minorities alone.
A @UKLabour affiliate for a century, the Jewish Labour Movement will hold a no-confidence vote in Jeremy Corbyn tonight after a rise of anti-semitism by the party's hard-Left insurgents. And Theresa May has given him legitimacy by handing over the keys to Brexit. Unbelievable!.
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Our statement on the evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and the brutality towards Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque.
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This is dog whistle politics from the Conservative candidate. Sadiq has a record to be proud of in standing up for Jewish Londoners, and Londoners of all backgrounds.
! .Susan Hall suggests at CFI fringe that some in London’s Jewish communities are “frightened” about “divisive” @SadiqKhan. “1 of the most important things that we can do when I become Mayor of London is make it safer for everybody, but particularly for our Jewish communities….
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We are dismayed by the dehumanising coverage of refugees and disgusted by the government’s dogwhistle rhetoric. For us at JLM, this is close to home. Only a generation ago many of our own members, parents and grandparents were refugees.
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We have written to Susan Hall AM to express our utter disgust at her comments towards @SadiqKhan. Our message is clear: Hall must apologise immediately for attempting to pit communities against each other.
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Today we met with our new Labour leader and deputy leader, @Keir_Starmer and @AngelaRayner, to discuss the issues that matter to our members and working together to rid our Party of antisemitism.
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We’re not sure what the “woke civil service culture that strays into antisemitism” is. But what we are sure is that this is a desperate and divisive attempt by Liz Truss to drag Jews into her campaign to win over the Conservative membership with nonsense buzzword pledges.
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This afternoon Labour Party will be launching its Arts for All policy with Ken Loach. According to him antisemitism in the Labour Party is ‘mischief’ and the Holocaust is up for discussion. Why is Jeremy Corbyn sharing a stage with this man?
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Jewish Labour Movement statement in response to Rebecca Long-Bailey’s resignation. The culture of an organisation is determined by the values of those who lead it. We welcome Keir Starmer’s actions and hope that the Party, at every level, reflect and learn from this.
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Today is the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night of Broken Glass. @UnitedSynagogue are remembering by leaving a light on tonight over Shabbat in some synagogues. Challenge hate wherever and whenever you see it. Never be a bystander.
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Tonight at the Parliamentary Labour Party, the Leader claimed that he has been in contact with JLM following the resignation of our Parliamentary Chair, and the announcing of our EGM to discuss the collective future of our affiliated Movement. This is entirely false.
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Stop making Nazi comparisons. They’re hurtful, offensive and inappropriate.
Conservative MP Marcus Fysh tells @BBC5Live he will be "voting against vaccine passports" as the UK is not "Nazi Germany". "It's the thin end of an authoritarian wedge".
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STATEMENT FROM THE JEWISH LABOUR MOVEMENT. Today's report provides Jewish Labour members with the relief that they have been seeking from the Labour Party, but which it failed, over five years, to offer. Read our full statement on our website:
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A new low for the former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman, whipping up Islamophobia at a time when tensions are high and MPs are facing serious threats to their safety. This does nothing but cause division between communities.
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Today, Shadow Chancellor @johnmcdonnellMP made a series of statements about @UKLabour’s record on antisemitism which are patently untrue. It’s important politicians tell the truth, so we’re setting out why he needs to retract his remarks [1/6].
John McDonnell says Labour's handling of claims of anti-Semitism in the party has been "rapid and at times ruthless", in response to the Jewish Chronicle urging non-Jews not to vote for Jeremy Corbyn. Latest:
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A statement from the Jewish Labour Movement about Jeremy Corbyn’s decision to run as an independent candidate in Islington North
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We have a simple message to the Labour Party, it’s Leadership, it’s MPs, its Cllrs. If you do not show solidarity with us, we will not show solidarity for you. We will hold our AGM on the 7th of April. For now, we are staying to stand and fight.
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Solidarity with the Muslim community, this is vile and blatant islamophobia from Rod Liddle in the @spectator. His mocking of @RosieDuffield1’s powerful speech is deeply misogynistic.
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Regretfully, we support the party’s decision to withdraw the whip while Diane Abbott is under investigation for her offensive letter to The Observer. /1.
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Sorry @jeremycorbyn, but this is not for you to determine. It is for Jewish people and specifically Jewish members to determine. Chris Williamson is a Jew baiter and has gone out of his way to indulge antisemites in our party. The whip should be removed.
Jeremy Corbyn defends 'Jew-baiter' MP Chris Williamson, saying he is 'not antisemitic'
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George Galloway’s election is bad for politics, Parliament and social cohesion. His politics of division, fear and hate have no place in society. He can’t be allowed to divide our communities. We will campaign at the General Election to make sure Rochdale has the MP it deserves.
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Holocaust denial and conspiratorial antisemitism have no place in society, let alone the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn could start by saying sorry. Act. #AndrewNeilInterviews #AndrewNeil
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Our former Parliamentary Chair @lucianaberger is a hero of the Labour Movement. What happened to her under Corbyn's leadership was a disgrace and she showed immense bravery. That she feels now is the time to rejoin shows the party is on the right track.
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We are disgusted by the scenes of violence from far-right thugs on the streets of London today. And yet our Home Secretary emboldened them. Shame on the Government.
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Today we met with @Keir_Starmer, @AngelaRayner and @JanetDaby, the first meeting of its kind since 2014. We’re encouraged by their commitment to actions, not just words, to tackle antisemitism - changing the culture of the Labour Party and reforming our disciplinary processes
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Luciana Berger quit the Labour Party because she was hounded out and Corbyn’s Labour couldn’t tackle the antisemitism within its ranks. To suggest she left with an ulterior motive is disgusting.
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We’ve written to @PeoplesMomentum’s co-chairs to ask why Momentum instructed delegates to vote against the EHRC Rule Changes. We want to know why they wanted to put the Labour Party in a position where it would be breaking its legal and moral duties.
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The Conservative Party must take immediate action against Desmond Swayne. The Richie Allen Show is filled with conspiracy theories, Holocaust deniers and dog whistle antisemitism - the Conservative Party cannot ignore Desmond Swayne’s actions.
EXCLUSIVE: HOPE not hate can reveal that controversial Tory MP Desmond Swayne appeared on antisemitic conspiracy theory show, ‘The Richie Allen Show’ late last year.
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The most awful ending to this Shabbat. We are speechless at what has happened in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts are with the injured, bereaved and their families. הַמָּקוֹם יְנַחֵם אֶתְכֶם בְּתוֹך שְׁאַר אֲבֵלֵי צִיּוֹן וִירוּשָלַיִם.
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Today @mikekatz, @margarethodge and @alexsobel have written to @Mark_Spencer, the Conservative Chief Whip calling for the whip to be removed from Daniel Kawczynski. The Conservative Party should not tolerate its representatives sharing platforms with these individuals 👇
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As our brothers and sisters in the Muslim community gather to be with each other in the wake of the terrorist attack in Christchurch and for Friday prayers, we offer our solidarity today and always. Our places of worship should be sanctuaries. Their violation desecrates us all.
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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day where we remember the six million Jews and five million Roma, LGBT+, disabled and others murdered by the Nazis, alongside victims of subsequent genocides. We must ensure the world knows and never forgets these atrocities. #HolocaustMemorialDay
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Jewish Labour Movement statement on the publication of the Forde Report
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Chris Williamson. You are an absolute disgrace to our party.
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After balloting our members, the Jewish Labour Movement has nominated @lisanandy for Leader of the Labour Party!
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Having been asked to wait by the receptionist, we’ve now been waiting for 50 minutes whilst the Labour Party discuss combatting antisemitism without us.
We’ve arrived to attend @UKLabour’s NEC working group on antisemitism as “The Working Group have agreed to invite you to attend their next meeting & contribute to their discussion on this issue”. We await to see if the Jewish affiliate of 99 years will be allowed in the room.
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The suspension of parliament by Boris Johnson is reprehensible and undemocratic. However, likening this to Hitler and Nazi Germany is deeply inappropriate and a disgraceful minimisation of some of the most heinous crimes in human history.
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The voices of Jewish members and their experiences of antisemitism should be at the forefront of the conversation today. We will be releasing a series of pieces over the next couple of days from members speaking personally about their experiences in the Labour Party.
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THREAD: Claiming that the EHRC is part of the government 'machine' is a conspiracy theory. Questioning the rights of Jews to call out antisemitism is victimisation. 1/3.
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The Jewish Labour Movement wishes you shana tova u'metukah! . In the incredibly dark times that we're living in, we hope that the upcoming year brings sweetness and peace 🍎🍯
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The far-right violence and thuggery we have seen this weekend is utterly unacceptable. Targeting vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees is deplorable. Those participating should feel the full force of the law. We stand with the Muslim and all minority communities in solidarity.
I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend. Be in no doubt: those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law.
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JLM's statement on the result of the Peterborough by-election.
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Shabbat shalom everyone 🙌.
BREAKING: Katie Hopkins permanently banned from Twitter, social media firm confirms
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Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party. Denial of antisemitism is part of the problem. Keir Starmer made that clear and said that he would act and that it would have no place in the Labour Party. He has taken responsibility and the Labour Party has acted.
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Solidarity with the Labour Party Press Officer who tweeted this now deleted statement. If there are members or staffers who want to blow the whistle, please email us at jlm@jewishlabour.uk
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Jewish Labour Movement statement on Labour’s National Executive Committee results and the election of Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi to the NEC
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Our reaction to the announcement of the new government in Israel
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Mazal tov to @lucianaberger on her nomination to the House of Lords as a Labour peer!. We are delighted to see Luciana join the Lords and look forward to continuing to work with her to fight antisemitism wherever it is found.
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THREAD: We receive huge volumes of abuse, across all social media platforms. Today, we wanted to share just a tiny proportion of what we receive. *warning: distressing content* (1/6).
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On this day in 1920: Poale Zion (the Jewish Labour Movement) affiliated to the Labour Party on 5 February 1920. Today marks the first day of our centenary year of affiliation making us one of the longest affiliated socialist societies in the Labour Party.
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In March, we wrote to the Greens to express our concern that they were harbouring people who had been expelled from Labour for supporting antisemites. Now they’ve doubled down and made one of them a parliamentary candidate. This is an appalling decision.
Greens announce Jo Bird as ‘prospective parliamentary candidate’ via @JewishNewsUK.
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Read the Jewish Labour Movement statement on the decision by the Labour Party to withdraw and apologise to the Panorama whistleblowers
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The Jewish Labour Movement’s statement on Chris Williamson’s racist resignation letter and decision to stand as an independent candidate. We look forward to him losing on 12 December.
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Our letter to the @TheGreenParty. The Greens must avoid the temptation of becoming a refuge for those thrown out of Labour for antisemitism.
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The Jewish Labour Movement’s statement on the reports that Jeremy Corbyn has nominated Karie Murphy for a peerage.
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We are very pleased to announce that the JLM NEC today have elected Dame Margaret Hodge MP to be our new Parliamentary Chair. We’re also delighted that Ruth Smeeth will remain with us as a National Vice Chair.
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Our statement on Chris Williamson below. Gilad Atzmon is an antisemite. Defending him is not compatible with Labour Party membership which is a privilege. We expect that privilege to be withdrawn today. We look forward to hearing from @JennieGenSec.
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Full solidarity with @jessphillips, who is the target of ongoing & horrific comments and threats. No one standing for public office should make light of such a serious issue - Jess has stood shoulder to shoulder with us, and we do the same with her.
I feel sick watching Carl Benjamin chuckling along to people joining in with the language he has given them about putting a bag on my head and raping me.
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Tom Watson’s decision to resign is shocking and saddening. He has been a strong ally in the fight against antisemitism in the Labour Party and we’d like to thank him for this and wish him well in whatever he does next.
After 35 years in full-time politics, I've decided to step down and will be campaigning to overcome the Tory-fuelled public health crisis. I'm as committed to Labour as ever. I will spend this election fighting for brilliant Labour candidates and a better future for our country.
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Keir Starmer showed leadership and stood by a principled position that is rooted in reality tonight. We urgently need to see an end to suffering in Gaza, but we can’t impose a ceasefire unilaterally. We can’t risk abandoning hostages and leaving Hamas’ terrorist rule intact.
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Read the Jewish Labour Movement statement on Lloyd Russell-Moyle
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Priti Patel’s comment about ‘North London metropolitan, liberal elite’ is a worrying allusion to the sort of antisemitism where Jews are hinted at in coded metaphors. The meanings and associations behind language matters, especially in the current political climate.
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From everyone at the Jewish Labour Movement, we’d like to wish you Chanukah Sameach! 🕎
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Jews around the world will be lighting the first candle of the chanukiah tonight. From everyone at the Jewish Labour Movement we wish you a very happy #Chanukah! . We hope that it’s filled with light, latkes and plenty of doughnuts 🕎
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The Labour Party of 2024 is unrecognisable from 2019. Watch this video from @lucianaberger about why she's happy to back home in @UKLabour 🌹
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Solidarity with our socialist society friends at @Chinese4Labour. Today they’ve received vile abuse on social media, the sort of which should have no place in the Labour movement.
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Our statement on the decision to lift Chis Williamson MP's suspension from the Labour Party.
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Today is the 77th anniversary of the beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising when Poale Zion (JLM), Zionist & non-Zionist Jewish groups and youth movements rose up against our Nazi oppressors. We remember the bravery and sacrifice of this extraordinary act of Jewish resistance.
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@AaronBastani Hi Aaron, reckon you may want to reevaluate whether it was particularly wise to promote this account. It is run by a prolific antisemite who targets Jews (and only Jews) on social media. May want to take a second and think about that for a moment.
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On Friday Boris Johnson is meeting with Viktor Orban. 🗣 We’re calling for Boris Johnson to raise Hungary’s state sponsored antisemitic harassment with the Hungarian Prime Minister. 🗣
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We’re incredibly proud to welcome our special guest speaker, Leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer MP!
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We have written to @BristolUni about the position of Harriet Bradley as an emeritus professor of the university. Bradley called on people to ‘blow up’ our One Day Conference. We are thankful for the support of @metpoliceuk and @CST_UK
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Mazal tov to @Keir_Starmer on this election historic victory delivering a Labour Government with an emphatic majority. Keir has worked relentlessly to change the Labour Party, stamping out antisemitism and winning back the trust of voters. Now it's time to change the country.
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On #VEDay, take some time to celebrate the heroes who took part in the resistance against Nazism and fascism. We mourn the worst that humanity can inflict, but we can also celebrate humanity at its best.
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Devastating to hear the news of the antisemitic attack in Halle, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We must be unwavering in the fight against the far-right and ensure that our Jewish communities are always protected.
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At our AGM in April, we adopted policy deeming Jeremy Corbyn unfit to be Prime Minister and this will be reflected in our general election campaigning. We will campaign in exceptional circumstances for exceptional candidates. Read our statement in full.
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Hope @uklabour's NEC passes this tomorrow. Jeremy Corbyn has shown no contrition or responsibility for the antisemitism which was rampant on his watch, which led to @EHRC finding Labour broke equalities law. Keir Starmer's firm leadership on this will only win votes for Labour.
BREAKING: Labour's ruling NEC will tomorrow consider a motion proposed by Keir Starmer formally blocking Jeremy Corbyn from being a Labour candidate at the next election.
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JLM Statement on the Labour Party Leadership Election
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We welcome David Evans' appointment as Labour’s new General Secretary. We look forward to working with him to ensure Labour deals with its flawed disciplinary processes and the toxic culture in local parties, including acting on the 19 steps we set out for his predecessor.
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A hierarchy of racism only divides communities and assists the racists. We must not allow this. We take seriously our responsibility to unite with friends and partners across the Labour movement to fight racism together. /3.
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Hamas brutally murdered over 1400 men, women and children in a horrific pogrom one month ago on 7th October. Today we remember them. We'll never forget those they took away. May their memory be a blessing. #Oct7Massacre
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Keir Starmer transformed the Labour Party and now we have the opportunity to transform our country. JLM will be out campaigning for Labour candidates across the country. Let's get Britain's future back!.
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🚨 In October we asked our Jewish members how they were finding the Labour Party one year on from the EHRC report. Our members said the Labour Party is a safer space for Jewish members under Keir Starmer, they trust him to tackle antisemitism and positive changes have been made.
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We unequivocally condemn Netanyahu’s pledge to annex the Jordan Valley in the West Bank if he is re-elected next week. Netanyahu has no interest in creating lasting peace, this election stunt is further proof. We hope that Israelis reject this at the ballot box next week.
Netanyahu: "If I am elected I commit to annex the Jordan Valley. It is our eastern border, our defense wall".
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Our statement on the inappropriate and offensive remarks from Kate Osamor MP
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Luciana Berger was hounded out of the Labour Party by antisemites. Still no remorse, no contrition and no understanding of the impact of the antisemitism that happened in the Labour Party or apology for the Party breaking equality law - all on his watch.
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A statement from the Jewish Labour Movement on the Rochdale By-Election
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We have written to @labourwhips regarding the deliberate, offensive and ongoing behaviour of @DerbyChrisW. The whip is a privilege, and should be indefinitely suspended from Chris Williamson
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Join us tomorrow. Join in solidarity. Join us.
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Thanks to all those who marched with us today on the #PutItToThePeople #PeoplesVoteMarch in Central London. And thank you to the countless people who came up to our giant banner to express solidarity with us.
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Diane Abbott is one of the most respected people in the Labour Party as an activist who overcame racism and prejudice to become Britain's first Black woman MP. We should be unified in our struggle against racism, not divided against one another. /2.
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In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the Jewish Labour Movement stands in solidarity with Black communities and protestors in the USA and here in the UK. 1/4.
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Our statement on news that Labour’s leadership are seeking to undermine our efforts to raise awareness of antisemitism and train Party members. Whilst the EHRC are exploring our referral for institutional racism, we are suspending our involvement.
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The Green Party have repeatedly failed to take action to stamp out antisemitism in their party & to remove antisemites from their ranks. We first warned @TheGreenParty about this last year. Sadly, we've had to write again. There's nothing progressive about protecting racists.
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Keir Starmer has changed the Labour Party for the better 🌹. Watch and share this message from @margarethodge 👇
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