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The interview with @jessphillips that seems to have so many people exercised about different things proves just one thing to me...She's as straight talking, smart, decent, thoughtful and kind in print as she is in real life. Solidarity, Jess. A great, great article.
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Louis, this article is awful. An overly complex way of seeking to make a Holocaust comparison. It's wrong and offensive. I'm really surprised you would share this.
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Samantha, the apology shouldn't be for offence caused but for the racism, for that is what it was. Do you ask Muslim friends, for example, to explain the actions of Iran or Saudi Arabia? You should obviously not. Ask yourself why you approached Tracy-Ann to account for Israel....
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If you pick a Jewish cultural centre to protest outside about Israel/Palestine, you are racist. Shame on this bunch of discriminatory hooligans. I hope the staff and customers are OK.
The most disgusting, aggressive scenes and levels of intimidation from “pro Palestinian” activists outside JW3, a Jewish cultural centre in London attended by children, young families. Very little police presence.
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This was an antisemitic trope, spoken in the House of Lords today. If this is not found in breach of the Lord's Code of Conduct, the code isnt fit for purpose. I hope members of that House will be testing it out.
Baroness Tonge - who was kicked out of the Lib Dems for Antisemitism - has just used a speech to describe Israel as 'America's puppetmaster' 😬
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Oh, Tracy. I'm so sorry to see you being targeted in this way. So upsetting. Samantha, you might be better directing your tweet to representatives of Israel rather than, you know, Jews....
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Hey, @AldiUK does anyone check your book descriptions before they're published? Do you think maybe a description of Schindler's Ark might feature some reference to the genocide of Jews which people are supposed to, apparently, 'relax and unwind' to? aldi.co.uk/schindler%27s-ark…
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That #JewishPrivilege is trending makes me feel sick. It may not be a hate term but Twitter should know what this does to communities. Will be raising with the platform.
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I know what this tweet smells like. He can't even bring himself to say it. You see, you don't always have to say something for it to be clear what you mean.
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Ive seen a lot of this. @ShabanaMahmood has taken direct action against antisemitism. I've seen it up close and in person. She has been kind, thoughtful, and supportive in all of my dealings with her, including on serious issues of conspiratorial antisemitism. She has been relentlessly abused and deserves some kindness. I'm not making a political point, rather I want to ensure the record is straight.
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I have a gnawing dread inside. A new MP and so many campaigning for the victory without saying a word about the, at best, naive support for antisemitic posts. Every failure to speak out lowers the bar for and emboldens antisemites. Silence on this is the enemy & so many are mute.
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Tonight at @JW3London , @antisempolicy ran a panel event on misogyny and antisemitism chaired brilliantly by @UJS_PRES alongside @jessphillips @charlotte2153 @jemma_levene who were all exceptional. It was a high level, interesting and sometimes upsetting discussion..and then.. 1/
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Honoured to be awarded the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award from @UJS_UK thank you for the best job, training and experiences. Such an inspirational organisation. Dedicated the award to Alan Senitt and so proud to follow in @lucianaberger footsteps as a recipient.
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What a treat to interview the great @RheaRipley_WWE Read about the origins of her name, her plans to tattoo @MsCharlotteWWE and more. mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo… @MirrorWwe @mirrorsport thanks @NeilDocking @mattylawless
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Numerous concerns about, and allegations of, antisemitism have surfaced in the General Election campaign. Whatever the party or constituency, the thread below will list stories as they arise, including the candidates' responses. Please point out errors/omissions/updates.
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I was really moved by @RachelRileyRR speech to HET, particularly the call to #belouder Jewish women are leading the fight against antisemitism and being abused for doing so. They deserve our total, unflinching solidarity. Boycott Rachel? You're just proving why we must #belouder
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Absolutely outstanding from @lucianaberger thetimes.co.uk/article/labou… puts across so eloquently the incredulity, frustration and disgust so many of us feel at the lack of action against anti-Jewish racism. She does this, bravely, knowing the result will be more abuse. Solidarity.
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A lot of people could learn from @MarcusRashford ownership & honesty over this Wiley saga. See his various tweets. I think, taking them together, he's handled this admirably & he is right to call out antisemitism in football and beyond. Hope we can work with you to do so, Marcus.
This picture has been brought to my attention which I understand now, given context, could easily be misconstrued. I would like to reinforce that I do not and will not condone discriminative language or behaviour of any kind aimed at the Jewish community or any other community.
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To be clear, those in public life should stop making comparisons of modern-day issues to Nazi Germany. They lower the bar for remembrance, discussion, and understanding of what was a unique, and evil episode in human history.
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"
bbc.in/3lZpiPy
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Amazing. Simply amazing. I met Lily not long ago; she is smart, sweet, and a total powerhouse! Happy birthday!!
Today my incredible great grandma Lily Ebert, a Holocaust survivor, turns 98!!
“I never expected to survive Auschwitz. Now, at 98, I celebrate surrounded by my family - the Nazis did not win!”
To the thousands of people who sent birthday cards & messages to Lily, THANK YOU ❤️❤️
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Standing outside synagogue yesterday with others, a lady shouted at me to move our buggy. Full of attitude and anger, in front of my kids, she passed by and said "no wonder everyone wants to kill you". Dont think it was the buggy that was the issue. #antisemitism #hate #charmer
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Here's the video of @JohnMannMP full question to and response from the Prime Minister @10DowningStreet on #antisemitism at today's #PMQs Let's hope 2019 is a more antisemitism-free year.
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Was also reminded again tonight how much it is women who are in the frontline leading the fight against antisemitism. Brilliant, brave, fierce & indefatigable friends colleagues & others @RuthSmeeth @lucianaberger @RachelRileyRR @KarenPollock100 @amylaurenwagner @allyroutledge ++
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Hey @Policy @TwitterSafety @twitter how can it be that on the eve that people embark on the #nosafespaceforjewhate campaign the prompts below are being suggested as autocompletes? No wonder people have so little trust in your systems. What will you do to fix this?
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The Macpherson principles outline that when someone says they have experienced racism, we treat them with respect and investigate with due diligence. That is our British way. This is a disgraceful attack, and one that I fear will discourage people from reporting.
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Whilst you were away... I wrote this. The case for bringing forward the Online Harms Bill now is clearer than ever. Thanks @timesredbox
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I read this article and went straight to @TellMamaUK and made a donation. If everyone that reads this does the same, we can help empower an organisation taking on the racism facing the Muslim community and the racism enablers making it possible.
Katie Hopkins gets warm reception from mostly-Jewish audience at UK premiere of anti-Islam documentary thejc.com/news/news-features…
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Now when people like me say that cosying up to Jewdas is wrong because they're awful, perhaps others will take note. Vile, disgusting and shocking (which is what they want). I hope any MPs planning to attend the Jewdas seder reconsider.
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Saw #LateNightMash recording last night. It was brilliant & this was exceptional from @rachelparris For details on intersectional abuse of Jewish women, see our @antisempolicy @hopenothate report tinyurl.com/434hja4f or film w/ the amazing @TracyAnnO piped.video/watch?v=JXXQmWr_…
In this week’s #LateNightMash @rachelparris looks at misogyny and male violence in the uk.
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Because if you're going to hang out and hear from anyone, it's going to be someone who vandalised what is effectively a mass grave. thetimes.co.uk/article/warsa…
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These are the evolving Labour party lines on the motion of No Confidence against @lucianaberger from heartless to defensive to accusatory. Lets be clear, she's being targeted as a Jew for speaking out against antisemitism. This is an institutional issue.
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I could not be prouder to have worked on this series. So pleased to see it finally be made public. Thanks to @kakawproduction @supergutman and of course @jesterjacobs Do watch and share please! #wearetruthers
You want the truth? We hope you can handle the truth. Don't be sheeple🐑, do your research. Watch Joe & the Jews and be awakened:
#WeAreTruthers @jesterjacobs
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Dear @Vicky_McClure @martin_compston @jed_mercurio I'm sorry to be so late to this but @Line_of_duty is phenomenal. The writing and performances you and Adrian Dunbar put in are magnificent. Thank you for such magnificent, spellbinding entertainment.
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...event will be uploaded in due course. In the meantime, my apologies to those who were upset by what transpired, my thanks to the wonderful JW3 team and to the amazing women and allies both on the panel and elsewhere who fight antisemitism day in and day out.
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Very much looking forward to interviewing one of the most exciting talents in wrestling later today @RheaRipley_WWE for @MirrorWwe So much ground to cover!
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This is antisemitic bullying. Its nasty and disgusting. Surely this must be a case of bringing the party into disrepute?
Asa accused me of belonging to a front group for the Israeli embassy, just because I'm Jewish. I utterly oppose the Israeli government.
It's upsetting that comrades on Young Labour committee have decided it's appropriate to RT him, on a week when I've received antisemitic abuse.
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I lit a candle to remember the 6 million. #lightupthedarkness #HolocaustMemorialDay @HMD_UK @HolocaustUK
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Went to see Jews in their own words @ @royalcourt this evening. Brilliant work from @Freedland based on @TracyAnnO idea. So many smart and brave people behind those words. @lucianaberger @daverich1 @hannah1_rose @margarethodge amongst them. Proud to be associated with them all.
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This is a letter telling Jews that believe Corbyn is an antisemite to go f*** themselves. This from no doubt avowed anti-racists. The thing that I find amazing is how the constant refrain to Jews is; shut up, you're wrong, you're making more of this than it is.
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Hey @Ed_Miliband with your podcast you have a decent platform to raise important issues. How about you get @daverich1 @KarenPollock100 @JohnMannMP and I to come on and discuss antisemitism.
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Hi @wavertreeCLP As per @daverich1 it would be good to see the public letter of outrage about the abuse @lucianaberger has been experiencing over years and again in the past few days. Can you direct us to the link for it, perhaps?
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Jeremy Corbyn led a party found to have broken the law in discriminating against its Jewish members. He is the least qualified person to talk about anti-Jewish racism. Luciana demonstrated bravery and dignity in the face of unrelenting abuse. Leave her be.
Luciana Berger ‘wasn’t hounded out of the Labour Party’ - @jeremycorbyn at the Cambridge Union
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I was at @UJS_UK when @nusuk undertook an inquiry into institutional antisemitism. That was a bad time. Nowadays, it wouldnt even bother with the inquiry. Good on @wesstreeting for speaking out whilst NUS continues to fail Jewish members. jewishnews.co.uk/wes-streeti… via @JewishNewsUK
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When the history of this period is written & populism seen more clearly for what it is, there will be a few shining lights who are seen as heroes of the resistance. @IanAustin1965 is one such person. A hard working, patriotic and decent man. Parliament will be poorer without him.
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...Being a parent requires a lot of patience. We are all G-d's children and he has immense patience for us, so we must be patient with our children. Also, read Mumsnet, it has a lot of good practical advice.
A visionary and a realist!
I am so sad he is gone.
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I'd hate to see the worst of us.
His legacy, apart from anything else, is that he set us back a generation in the fight against anti-Jewish racism. For shame.
Jeremy Corbyn really is the best of us. A principled, decent man who has brought left-wing ideas back to the forefront of British politics.
No lucrative speaking gigs await - just more tireless activism to improve the lot of working class people across the globe. A titan.
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Amazon is profiting from hate. Something needs to change. My piece in today's @timesredbox with thanks to @patrickkmaguire #Antisemitism #HolocaustMemorialDay
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Smart, dignified, brave, admirable, tough, and now vindicated, too. Good on ya, RR.
I’m extremely pleased to have won my libel case vs Laura Murray, former head of complaints for the Labour Party.
This has been a very draining process and I’m relieved to finally have vindication.
Huge thanks to @MLewisLawyer, a superhero whose help has been unquantifiable. 🙏
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I'm ever so sorry. I didn't know him, of course, but your shows, and the way you talked so lovingly of him, will leave a beautiful picture of him in the minds of people across the country. What a lovely tribute, a legacy of warmth and smiles.
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Its in here but want to pay particular tribute to the women that fought on the frontline. Brave and inspirational. @lucianaberger @RuthSmeeth @LouiseEllman @margarethodge @RachelRileyRR @TracyAnnO and many more.
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I was the UJS campaigns organiser in 2005 when NUS was forced to hold an inquiry into institutional antisemitism following a string of incidents. This is a long standing issue for the union. Good that parliamentarians are taking a strong interest.
This is the second time in ten years the NUS has elected a President with a history of antisemitic works. While many in the NUS are genuinely committed to equality, this speaks of an organisation with deeper, systemic issues.
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Appropriate publicity for @ariehkovler who is not only a long-time colleague and friend but simply brilliant. I have followed him for so much US analysis recently. Another very worthwhile follow...plus he is basically Nostradamus it seems.
gq.com/story/man-predicted-c…
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Well, gosh. In difficult circumstances, this is rather nice (and good fun). Don't think I've been top 3 at anything before! So many great people to share a list with. Thanks @JewishNewsUK for your confidence. Will keep fighting the good fight.
jewishnews.timesofisrael.com…
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If @reginalddhunter is bold enough to stand on stage and make jokes about Jews perhaps he'll be brave enough to sit down with some Jewish people and explain why he thought it was all so funny. It could be a genuine learning opportunity. Hope the offer is accepted.
We have written to @reginalddhunter as he is scheduled to perform at @laughterama in Manchester.
We are inviting him to sit down with us as the representative body of the Greater Manchester Jewish community to discuss our deep concerns over the antisemitic comments he reportedly made in Edinburgh.
We hope he accepts.
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I'll be speaking at this next week alongside some inspiring women. Come along if you can. It's free but registration is required. jw3.org.uk/whats-on/antisemi…
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My debut in the Telegraph: If anti-Semitism is the gauge of a democracy's health, ours has a fever telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03…
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As ever @daverich1 manages to encapsulate so much of what I feel: theguardian.com/commentisfre… Having run events across the UK, I can attest to antisemitism being ubiquitous and the Jewish community feeling at threat. It says a lot that the comments are turned off on the article...
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Through silence, inaction, dog whistling, conspiracism and some political narratives, antisemites (or those committing antisemitic acts but too stupid to understand them as racist) are given license to behave in this way. It's only a matter of time before someone is attacked.
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Sorry, but apologising on the eve of a new album release, one that includes lyrics that are abusive towards Jewish women, is cynical BS. An apology in Hebrew? Come off it. Reputation laundering needs to be called out for what it is.
Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for 2022 antisemitic remarks theguardian.com/music/2023/d…
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The depths to which people will sink. Targeting and hacking a UK Jewish charity working to support children families and people with learning disabilities to make a political point about a foreign conflict. Disgusting.
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It was wrong for the comparison to have been made. For you to repeat it is ill-judged & disappointing at best. The Holocaust (capital H) was the targeted, systematic murder of 6 million Jews & others. It has been followed by numerous genocides. You should delete & apologise.
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When people round a table get too caught up in their own ideas. Trying to be too clever. Stupid tasteless rubbish.
Channel 4 buys painting by Hitler – and may let Jimmy Carr destroy it theguardian.com/media/2022/o…
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Despite having met him many times I have precious few pictures with Rabbi Lord Sacks. He was a kind, brilliant and inspirational man. After my first child was born, he phoned me and I asked for his advice. This is what he said...
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You know that feeling when an @AddisonLeeCabs turns up and the driver spends the journey talking about the power of the Jewish Rothschild family? I do. Didn't expect to have to challenge antisemitic conspiracy theories on my way to give comment on #antisemitism @AddisonLeeHelp
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I have campaigned against this group for 20 years, called for it to be proscribed only last October: telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/10… and talked of its dangers in parliament and elsewhere: hansard.parliament.uk/common… So pleased to see it finally getting the treatment it has always deserved.
Today, we took action to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir as a terrorist organisation.
The encouragement and promotion of Hamas’ unlawful attacks, and the group’s antisemitic ideology, are appalling.
Being a member and inviting support for the group will be a criminal offence.
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Misunderstanding of the ihra definition, what it is, and how it works, tied with allegations of exceptionalism and conspiracy. Wearily familiar.
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Great interview with @WWESheamus @WWECesaro @CarmellaWWE for @MirrorWwe @MirrorSport Coming soon. Thanks @WWEUK
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..we ran the evenr and why APT will continue to shine a light on gendered racist abuse. It reaffirms the need to research and act on anti-Jewish misogyny. I expect there will be further abuse emanating from this incident. I'm upset and concerned but I take strength from...
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Tomorrow marks 15 years since Alan Senitt was taken from us. We never forget, our achievements are yours, Alan. Thanks, @JewishNewsUK @emmasenitt @dan_sacker @MarcGoldberg111 for the chance to pay tribute to the greatest mensch. audioboom.com/posts/7900916-…
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The bravery, resilience and indefatigability @RachelRileyRR has shown in the face of relentless abuse is remarkable. Sorry you have had to experience all this, Rachel. Thank-You for speaking out so clearly and powerfully.
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Hello @davemeltzerWON this isn't just bad taste, it's ill informed and dangerous. Happy to take you through why. It's Holocaust Memorial Day 27 January, you should be sharing educational material like this...piped.video/YcA_gk7XcYg not that flippant garbage.
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Tonight begins Yom Kippur. The Jewish day of atonement. There's doubtless people I've upset or offended through words or actions this year. I can only apologise. I'll reflect and seek to learn. May we all be sealed for a good year. We could do with it!
גמר חתימה טובה
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I'm sorry to see people laying into @JNHanvey He's right what he says that he and I have spent time together. I found him thoughtful and reflective. Hopefully his experience will inform his work on this committee. Well done on your election, Neale.
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awful. Tagging in @CST_UK - need to report if we are to track the spread of this vile stuff.
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When I was at university for my undergraduate degree, there was a lecture on plants and I thought to myself "I have never and will never want to go to a conference less than this". I was wrong.
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...the remarkable co-panellists, their resolve and determination and hope that in the future, if we have to still run events on misogyny and antisemitism, and I expect we will, that they won't be interupted by angry men. Clips of what was inspirational content from tonight's...
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For all those seeking to discredit @JohnMannMP for his speech on #antisemitism in the commons, you should hang you heads in shame. He understated how bad things were, if anything. Solidarity with and respect for this courageous family. thetimes.co.uk/article/my-fa…
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..and shout angrily, suggesting his freedom speech was under threat from us. As I tried to explain, I thought his framing of freedom of speech lacked context and depth. I was most struck however that he chose this event to come and protest. He sought to shout over women...
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Solidarity with @Nus_Ghani a smart, kind, and wonderful woman. She serves the public with integrity and honour. It's a pleasure to know her and to have had the privilege to work with her on issues of mutual concern.
🔺 EXCLUSIVE: A Conservative MP has accused a party whip of telling her she was fired from her ministerial job because her Muslim faith was “making colleagues uncomfortable” thetimes.co.uk/article/nusra…
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18 years since Alan Senitt was so cruelly taken from us. He would have been a government minister, and the country would have been the richer for his efforts. Always in my thoughts x
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Grateful to be able to lead the tributes last night to @LordJohnMann for his work as @APPGAA chair. As I said, it has been one of the greatest privileges of my life having had the opportunity to work with John for more than a decade. Here's to the next ten. Watch out antisemites.
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Maybe now, Ed, you can have @daverich1 @supergutman @KarenPollock100 and me come onto your show and talk about modern antisemitism. It's a great platform from which to educate.
Labour should adopt the full IHRA definition. The argument that it is somehow incompatible with criticising the actions of the Israeli government is wrong. The views of the vast majority of the Jewish community are very clear. I would urge the NEC to get on with this at speed.
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Evil triumphs when good people do nothing. Thanks to all those that spoke out tonight. Evil took a hit. #Panorama
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A remarkable man. So richly deserved.
Our Lifetime Achievement winner Sir Ben Helfgott
Holocaust survivor Sir Ben, has worked tirelessly to help fellow survivors and ensure younger generations learn the lessons of the darkest period in human history.
#celebratingheroes #prideofbritain
@DailyMirror @TSB
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Just attended the annual @CST_UK dinner. This organisation apart from being essential, is the pride of the Jewish community. Run by some of the most knowledgeable and lovely people I know @daverich1 @MarkGardnerCST @CSTChiefExec @jonnynewton What a privilege to work with them.
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Here is Wiley, who earlier tweeted the Jewish community was too 'touchy', positing that being in business gives one insight into why people don't 'challenge' Jews and the KKK. The parallel is offensive & the inference is antisemitic. Jews and money. Dress it up however you like.
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Funny who one bumps into at lunchtime! Thanks @BiancaBelairWWE @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins @btsportwwe @appgwrestling
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...to display anger, he was rude. The result was people were visibly shaken, worried and what had been a safe space was made to feel less safe. Its the first event I've ever run in this job where people felt moved to leave via an alternative exit. It underlines why...
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Bassetlaw's loss is the nation's gain. @JohnMannMP one of the most admirable, decent, honest and hard working people I know. A pleasure and honour to be his colleague, and friend. No one I would rather be alongside in the trenches. thejc.com/news/uk-news/labou…
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...we faced an interruption. I have run events for APT for over a decade. Some have been lively and involved hard questions. It was only running an event on antisemitism and misogyny that a man turned up, filmed the event, called the panellists fascists & sought to interrupt..
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If this is as misleading as you say, will you publish the full emails with all the details?
Another seriously misleading Sunday Times story, full of wrong figures, inaccurate claims and complete falsehoods.
And selective use of leaked of emails has excluded information in the same email chains showing the opposite of what is alleged in the article.
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Proud son post. My mum got a BEM in the King's birthday honours list. A lifetime in education, countless children better off for her input and some richly deserved recognition. Get in, mum! X
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The relentless, unwarranted & vulgar abuse directed at the brave & brilliant @lucianaberger makes me furious! It shames us all that anyone, not least a principled public servant & anti-racist, is subjected to such appalling racism, sexism & hatred #forshame #solidarityLu
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Absolutely right. Even for those of us whose job it is combating #antisemitism the toll has been awful. Think of the positive projects & resource diverted by @antisempolicy @CST_UK @HolocaustUK owing to this abject failure to act. Solidarity friends. @TracyAnnO @RachelRileyRR
Thanks Rachel. Like you I have a family, a full career. I am filming rehearsing - I’m a daughter a friend a wife - I don’t need to be doing this . I’m fed up with this. But the hate from @UKLabour @jeremycorbyn supporters needs to be stood up to. I can’t wait for this to be over
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