What will become of Jews in Britain if Labour forms the next government? | News | The Times

Nov 26, 2019 by Jill

by Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi, The Times:

Elections should be a celebration of democracy. However, just weeks before we go to the polls, the overwhelming majority of British Jews are gripped by anxiety.

During the past few years, on my travels through the UK and further afield, one concern has been expressed to me more than any other. Of course, the threats of the far right and violent jihadism never go away, but the question I am now most frequently asked is: What will become of Jews and Judaism in Britain if the Labour Party forms the next government?

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