“The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region welcomes the decision by the Home Secretary to prevent Dr Shadee Elmasry, an individual we consider to be an extremist preacher from entering the United Kingdom. This action sends a clear and important message that those who promote hatred, extremism or...

Mark Adlestone, Chair of the JRC: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Louis Rappaport, former President of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region. Louis served the community with dedication, integrity and strength. His communal leadership and relationships with other faith communities has left...

“We express serious concern at the planned appearance of Dr Shahdee Almasry in Bolton. Dr Almasry is a preacher who has in our opinion courted controversy by repeatedly seeking to downplay the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists. He has also engaged in what we consider to be appalling antisemitic tropes...

“We welcome the conviction reached today at the conclusion of the terrorism trial in Preston. This followed the uncovering of a terrorist plot to commit a marauding attack designed to inflict mass casualties against the Jewish community. The list of locations referenced during the trial will be familiar to all...