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politics13h ago
Ministers launch school antisemitism probe after row over Jewish MP
- Bridget Phillipson orders an independent review into antisemitism in schools following the blocking of a Jewish MP visit.
- Sir David Bell will lead the inquiry to assess how schools address antisemitism and external campaigning.
- The Bristol visit was canceled for safety reasons after activists planned protests at the gates.
- The Department for Education pledged £7 million to tackle antisemitism across education settings.
- The review will gather evidence from headteachers, community groups, and religious representatives.
- Sir David Bell will report back in the autumn with findings and lessons to share.
- External campaigning organizations’ influence on institutional decisions will be examined.
- The report will consider how geopolitics can contribute to antisemitism in schools.
- The inquiry aims to help schools build confidence to tackle antisemitism.
- Media coverage notes concerns about accountability of unions in school visits.
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