British NGO combating antisemitism through enforcement, education and advocacy
The Green Party of England and Wales has adopted a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism and backing a single Palestinian state in historic Palestine. Labour condemns the move as antisemitic and says it will reassess coalitions, while EHRC requests information on its practical effects. The by-election context intensifies political pressure on Green leader Zack Polanski.
The government has banned Palestine Action as a terrorist group, and public figures linked to the issue face police scrutiny after a UK-wide wave of arrests. Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, has sparked a police assessment with a post supporting the group’s activism.
This is a concise update on two developments: a comedian facing legal questions over a controversial Edinburgh Fringe joke and veteran broadcaster Dimbleby commenting on hosting pressures and BBC job cuts, as both reflect changes in public discourse and media accountability.
UK universities are facing a rising wave of antisemitic incidents, with students reporting hostility and a perceived culture of antisemitism. A 2026 Union of Jewish Students report calls for enforceable standards, while Universities UK says campuses are strengthening support and reporting mechanisms. Cardiff University apologises for unsafe conditions on campus and reiterates a zero-tolerance stance while noting robust procedures.
The Green Party at its Brighton convention has passed a motion calling Zionism a form of racism and backing a single democratic Palestinian state in historic Palestine with equal rights for all. The vote was 1,022 to 813, prompting condemnation from Jewish groups and Israel’s government.