Not a Tory fan but this is brilliant from Kemi, standing her ground and having a true and honest debate and fair play to her in my opinion she won that one 👏👏
You may not agree with me, but you will always know where you stand with me.
Today in Billericay, a heckler tried to shout me down as I spoke about the normalisation of hatred towards Jews. I did not back down, because it needs to be said. British Jews are being targeted and too many people are pretending this is the same experience of other minorities. This lady implied Muslims are being similarly targeted. This is simply not true.
Let's be honest about what is happening. Certain groups (in particular but not solely Islamic Extremists) are creating a climate of fear and intimidation that is normalising Jew hatred. I will never stand for that. Governments have spent too long hand-wringing, making excuses and hoping it would go away. It is time to call this what it is: a national emergency in our attitude, our urgency and our response.
I will always engage with people who disagree with me. That is politics. But there is a difference between argument and intimidation. Shouting does not make a bad case good. It's done to silence others. And it certainly does not change the truth.
The truth is that British Jews have been made to feel less safe in their own country. Our country. They are being singled out, threatened and harassed in ways that should shame everyone in public life. If we do not stand up now and stop this rise in antisemitism, then why bother saying "Never Again" at Holocaust Memorial Day? Because this is how it starts.
I am not prepared to play along with the pretence that this is normal, or manageable, or just another example of tension between groups. It really is not. It is targeted hatred and it is getting worse.
So my message is simple. Not here. Not in Britain. And not on our watch. We need to stop the hand-wringing and start doing the right thing. That means standing with British Jews openly, unapologetically and without fear.
Another win for Millwall today and now they’re up to second.
There’s a genuine chance they could be in the Premier League next season.
And let’s be honest — is that what Premier League fans are scared of?
Not just the team.
The fans.
The Den.
The atmosphere.
The edge.
Millwall in the Prem would rattle a lot of people.
If I had a pound for every time I said VAR is shit, I’d be a millionaire. But after this weekend surely, is there anyone out there in the football supporting world who still thinks it is good for the game?
🏆Brian Barry-Murphy has been named League One manger of the month for December.
Cardiff won five of their six games and ended festive period top of the table.
BBM: "There was a lot of sacrifice during December. We asked a lot and the lads put in some incredible performances."