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cause he is Jewish

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Carycach4 · 13/01/2026 10:34

Apologies cant see a thread about this.
Staff at Bristol Brunel academy blocked a visit by Damien Egan, their local MP because he is Jewish. Clear case of antisemitism. AIBU to thinking that headteacher and those driving this decision should be sacked and reported to the Teacher Regulation Agency?
(Apologies thread title isnt correct, but i can't edit it)

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CremeCarmel · 14/01/2026 04:32

5MinuteArgument · 13/01/2026 12:32

They should save their politics for outside their working environment. They don't speak for everybody at that school.

What? Do some people at the school support the killings of children? Why would someone like that even be working in a school?

HaimishaPickle · 14/01/2026 01:30

Anyahyacinth · 14/01/2026 00:21

The irony in that is there is a huge letter writing campaign against anyone in the public eye who is pro Palestinian…lots of venues overwhelmed and cancel bookings because of pressure (relating to people talking about the genocide there)..investigations of this work by friends of Israel groups by the Charity commission at the current time..because they are taking a doxxing political stance to free speech.

...investigations of this work by friends of Israel groups by the Charity commission at the current time..because they are taking a doxxing political stance to free speech.

What investigations by the Charity Commission? Middle East Eye quoting an unnamed "spokesperson" from the CC who says they're investigating the relationship between the UK Lawyers for Israel and their charitable arm, UKLFI Charitable Trust is nothing to do with taking a doxxing political stance to free speech (whatever that means). If such a case had been opened, you'd expect a statement about the enquiry to have been made by now on the Charity Commission website, as that was months ago and yet there's nothing about it.

Likewise, Cage International submitting a complaint to the Charities Commission about the Campaign Against Antisemitism campaigning against antisemitism does not an investigation make.

Or perhaps are you referring to the one official statement I could find from the Charity Commission issuing an Official Warning to the UK Friends of the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers? The case was originally opened to investigate possible misuse of fundraising to support the IDF but no evidence of this was found. The warning was for posting a distressing video to their website and the trustees failing to do to do their due diligence with regards to posting content.

I hope this poster returns with viable sources and evidence to back up their dire accusations, otherwise it just looks like hyperbolic ploppery.

Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 00:49

HaimishaPickle · 14/01/2026 00:24

What huge letter writing campaign?

Would also like to see a quantification of that campaign.. I guess it only extends to intimidating members of the public going about their daily business on a Saturday in London.

HaimishaPickle · 14/01/2026 00:24

Anyahyacinth · 14/01/2026 00:21

The irony in that is there is a huge letter writing campaign against anyone in the public eye who is pro Palestinian…lots of venues overwhelmed and cancel bookings because of pressure (relating to people talking about the genocide there)..investigations of this work by friends of Israel groups by the Charity commission at the current time..because they are taking a doxxing political stance to free speech.

What huge letter writing campaign?

Anyahyacinth · 14/01/2026 00:21

Bringemout · 13/01/2026 12:02

Was he planning on communicating these political opinions to the children? He’s al elected representative. I think Corbyn is foul but I couldn’t care less if he visited a school in his capacity as an MP.

We have a democracy, people vote for all sorts, people voted for him, he’s committed no crime. I find the idea of cousin marriage revoting, should I be able to ban one of the Gaza MP’s from my local school because they expressed support for it? In a democracy I’m allowed to hold that view.

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The irony in that is there is a huge letter writing campaign against anyone in the public eye who is pro Palestinian…lots of venues overwhelmed and cancel bookings because of pressure (relating to people talking about the genocide there)..investigations of this work by friends of Israel groups by the Charity commission at the current time..because they are taking a doxxing political stance to free speech.

Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 00:04

@Andouillette we need you on these threads. Bloody hell come and keep us company AND sane x 😆

Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 00:03

Humdingerydoo · 14/01/2026 00:02

I think that poster is just arguing for the sake of arguing to be honest, and therefore just regurgitating what they've seen people say about it on social media without actually doing any research.

Indeed

Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 00:02

Andouillette · 14/01/2026 00:01

Methodists to Wales and the west Country. Quakers? Maybe back to the Midlands to reopen their chocolate factories?
Sorry, facetious.

😆 🤣 😂

HaimishaPickle · 14/01/2026 00:02

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 22:39

Just look at his voting record on UK arms exports to the current Israeli government, it’s public information.

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Did he vote aye on UK arms exports to the current Israeli government? I can't find anything regarding that in his voting record, nor anything in his questions or statement record supporting it. https://members.parliament.uk/member/5010/voting?page=1
Happy to be corrected.
Also, can you please link to where he lobbied to provide UK weapons to the Israeli government? If you're referring to him not signing letters by a group of parliamentarians regarding enforcing sanctions on Israel and suspending arms sales to Israel, that's neither voting nor lobbying, the majority of MPs also didn't sign them and your opinions are not facts.

Humdingerydoo · 14/01/2026 00:02

PurpleThistle7 · 13/01/2026 23:45

I think they’re talking about his voting record - voting against a ban on selling to Israel and for a ban on Palestine action. I can’t find anything anywhere that he campaigns regularly for Israeli issues but perhaps noting against banning something could be said to be voting for it?

In any case this entire post is somewhat less depressing than many previous ones so genuine appreciation for that. I’m so f’ing tired I’m not even angry anymore. And certainly nothing has surprised me for a while.

I think that poster is just arguing for the sake of arguing to be honest, and therefore just regurgitating what they've seen people say about it on social media without actually doing any research.

Andouillette · 14/01/2026 00:01

VerityUnreasonble · 13/01/2026 23:56

Although this thread has been generally depressing, I enjoyed the little treason detour. Given we're technically a CoE country and I know quite a few staunch Catholics who might value faith over country, I've been debating where we deport them to - Vatican City?

More concerning is what on earth we do with the Quakers and Methodists??

Methodists to Wales and the west Country. Quakers? Maybe back to the Midlands to reopen their chocolate factories?
Sorry, facetious.

Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 00:00

Andouillette · 13/01/2026 23:58

Just wanted to add a quick comment just to you. Please believe that there's loads of us out here who support you unfailingly. Our UK Jewish community has such a rich history and has been part of us for so long that it grieves me deeply that any of you are being made to feel unwanted and unsafe. I have watched the escalation in anti semitism in recent times with growing horror and wish there was something that I could do about it. I send my love to you and my hopes that things will improve and that you can feel more supported, as you deserve.

Lovely post xxx

Kingscallops · 13/01/2026 23:59

VerityUnreasonble · 13/01/2026 23:56

Although this thread has been generally depressing, I enjoyed the little treason detour. Given we're technically a CoE country and I know quite a few staunch Catholics who might value faith over country, I've been debating where we deport them to - Vatican City?

More concerning is what on earth we do with the Quakers and Methodists??

Vatican City is a morally corrupt enclave. There's no more room there but the Tower of London still hold some redemption value.

AmIthatSpringy · 13/01/2026 23:59

Livelovebehappy · 13/01/2026 12:18

Are Palestinians equally appalled by Hamas carrying out attrocities in their name? I suspect not...

Great point. Aren't Hamas the government of Palestine? The terrorists.

PurpleThistle7 · 13/01/2026 23:58

VerityUnreasonble · 13/01/2026 23:56

Although this thread has been generally depressing, I enjoyed the little treason detour. Given we're technically a CoE country and I know quite a few staunch Catholics who might value faith over country, I've been debating where we deport them to - Vatican City?

More concerning is what on earth we do with the Quakers and Methodists??

I miss the laugh option cause that made me giggle. Think I’ll sign off on that note.

Andouillette · 13/01/2026 23:58

PurpleThistle7 · 13/01/2026 23:45

I think they’re talking about his voting record - voting against a ban on selling to Israel and for a ban on Palestine action. I can’t find anything anywhere that he campaigns regularly for Israeli issues but perhaps noting against banning something could be said to be voting for it?

In any case this entire post is somewhat less depressing than many previous ones so genuine appreciation for that. I’m so f’ing tired I’m not even angry anymore. And certainly nothing has surprised me for a while.

Just wanted to add a quick comment just to you. Please believe that there's loads of us out here who support you unfailingly. Our UK Jewish community has such a rich history and has been part of us for so long that it grieves me deeply that any of you are being made to feel unwanted and unsafe. I have watched the escalation in anti semitism in recent times with growing horror and wish there was something that I could do about it. I send my love to you and my hopes that things will improve and that you can feel more supported, as you deserve.

Kingscallops · 13/01/2026 23:57

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 23:56

I think you have misread my post.

Care to enlighten me?

VerityUnreasonble · 13/01/2026 23:56

Although this thread has been generally depressing, I enjoyed the little treason detour. Given we're technically a CoE country and I know quite a few staunch Catholics who might value faith over country, I've been debating where we deport them to - Vatican City?

More concerning is what on earth we do with the Quakers and Methodists??

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 23:56

Kingscallops · 13/01/2026 23:54

Then I suggest you don't know the implications of from the river to the sea. Keep trying to educate yourself. I promise you being fully furnished with the whole history of the ME will enlighten you further.

I think you have misread my post.

Kingscallops · 13/01/2026 23:54

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 23:45

Entirely depends on what their manifesto is. If it refers to anything trying to dismantle/destroy Israel (I.e. River to the Sea) then no it most certainly is not OK.

Then I suggest you don't know the implications of from the river to the sea. Keep trying to educate yourself. I promise you being fully furnished with the whole history of the ME will enlighten you further.

hihelenhi · 13/01/2026 23:51

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Kingscallops · 13/01/2026 23:50

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 23:41

Yeah sure you got me I’m really a massive closet anti-Semite cunningly disguising my bigoted views in political beliefs FFS

No indicators needed. Your posts lend themselves to a fair conclusion.

hihelenhi · 13/01/2026 23:46

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 22:35

I agree, but I don’t think there is evidence of anti-semitism here.

It is blatant anti semitism. What the fuck is wrong with you? Have you always been a racist?

Hmmtheplant · 13/01/2026 23:45

Kingscallops · 13/01/2026 23:25

But it's OK for Muslim MPs to lead their manifesto on Gaza.

Entirely depends on what their manifesto is. If it refers to anything trying to dismantle/destroy Israel (I.e. River to the Sea) then no it most certainly is not OK.

PurpleThistle7 · 13/01/2026 23:45

Humdingerydoo · 13/01/2026 23:41

Would you be able to provide any kind of evidence of him actively lobbying for weapons to be sent to Israel?

Unless you can provide any kind of proof to indicate otherwise, I think it's safe to assume that he isn't a fan of the current Israeli government seeing as he's actively for a two state solution. So maybe let's stop pretending he's some kind of monster who shouldn't be allowed to visit a school in his constituency.

I think they’re talking about his voting record - voting against a ban on selling to Israel and for a ban on Palestine action. I can’t find anything anywhere that he campaigns regularly for Israeli issues but perhaps noting against banning something could be said to be voting for it?

In any case this entire post is somewhat less depressing than many previous ones so genuine appreciation for that. I’m so f’ing tired I’m not even angry anymore. And certainly nothing has surprised me for a while.