Gerald Kaufman, a Jewish MP, in 2009,
"My Grandmother was ill in bed when the Nazis came to her home town, Staszów"
"A German soldier shot her dead in her bed"
"My grandmother did not die to provide cover for Israeli soldiers murdering Palestinian grandmothers in Gaza"
@simon_schama Is it either or Simon? Pls elucidate your rules. From what I understand, Sally, those who campaign for Palestinians do so partly because the west is complicit in the destruction of their lives &homeland.This doesn’t mean that those same campaigners care not for others’ suffering
Why is our government not taking action to sanction Israel for hunting down innocent Palestinian villagers in this brutal manner @HFalconerMP@Keir_Starmer ? Why such complicity in murder and arson?
@RachelB81861032@dcsandbrook@GoalhangerHQ Israel has been subjugating Palestinians and illegally settling on their land for decades. I’m not surprised she’s been campaigning for years. Fighting for one cause does not mean you’re endorsing /ignoring all others.
@davidmcw@CelticClubMelb Listen, I cannot STOP listening to that Donna Summer track since hearing your pod this morning. Please can John curate a David McWilliams playlist podcast ? I, and many other middle aged mums would die for this. In John we trust.
@SCynic1 Lecture? I just totally disagree with you and expressed that. As for nonsense, if you could possibly explain why what I said is ‘nonsense’ I would be impressed. Palestinian lives are as valuable as Israeli ones; I would have thought that an obvious point not a nonsensical one.
@SCynic1 What on earth are you talking about? It doesn’t matter AT ALL what her religion is. His point is, she only ever cares about Israeli deaths. Sadly, the same could be said of many non-Jewish people. And many Jews would be appalled at your using a charge of anti-semitism in this way
Interesting that Starmer has big plans for people to learn English. Where? Who? How? FE colleges have been decimated over the last few years. Where can people go to get cheap or free English lessons, that are near to their homes, taught by experienced, well-trained teachers?
@Keir_Starmer Are you increasing funding aswell then?There’s a shocking dearth of services for pre entry ESOL learners in this country so I ‘m not sure how you’re going to achieve that. So much for social cohesion- legal refugees in the UK are desperate to learn English & cannot access lessons
@Glinner@paulwellerHQ But why is it either or Graham? You can’t possibly defend Israel’s actions in Gaza? As a feminist ally, the treatment of women and children there is beyond evil. Surely you can see that???
Honoured to receive a Knighthood in the former Prime Minister’s Resignation list.
It’s always been a privilege to serve our country, albeit through some incredibly challenging years.