UK body advancing Jewish community interests
Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn from next year’s Somerset Council elections after his selection drew national and Jewish community criticism. He now advances in a role advising on culture and integration, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends the move as rehabilitation. Jewish groups say the decision remains controversial and stress victims’ concerns.
UK Labour leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial Gaza response, saying the UK must press Israel harder and consider sanctions and a ban on settlements. He reframes Labour’s position as it readies him to lead the party, while stressing accountability for war crimes and protection of civilians.
Attendees at Pride in London have reported antisemitic verbal abuse during the central-London parade. The Met says it is reviewing footage to assess potential criminal offences, while organisers say Jewish participants have faced hostility in a bid to push for safer inclusion.