In Conversation with Christian Wakeford MP

The JRC, in partnership with North West Friends of Israel, hosted an In Conversation event with Mark Adlestone OBE DL and Christian Wakeford MP. Christian made headlines in January when he became the first MP in 15 years to cross the floor of the House, defecting from the Conservatives to...

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Conservative Candidate’s Antisemitic Social Media Posts

We are profoundly troubled by the latest revelation of antisemitic social media posts by a Conservative candidate in the forthcoming local elections. Sadly, it is now clear that these are not isolated incidents and there is a recurring issue with prospective Councillors posting racist content directed at the Jewish community....

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New JRC Management Board

Following the amended Constitution being overwhelmingly passed at a recent EGM, the JRC is delighted to announce that its Management Board has been established.  The Board will formally be appointed following the AGM on 24 May. This has recognised the ambition to bring together representatives from the diverse community across...

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Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue Terrorist Attack

The JRC join our national representative bodies and Jewish communities around the world in condemning the awful attack on the Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas.  We are relieved that the hostages emerged from their ordeal physically unscathed. It is profoundly troubling that the terrorist who perpetrated this crime is from Blackburn,...

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Cllr Ron Cooper Suspended Over Antisemitic Comment

  The JRC joined communal stakeholders to raise directly with The Labour Party the issue of antisemitic comments made by Cllr Ron Cooper who represented Tanhouse Ward on West Lancashire Borough Council: ‘Upon being notified of the disgraceful antisemitic comments made by Cllr Cooper, we joined communal stakeholders and immediately...

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