Jewish MP’s visit to school cancelled after concerns raised by pro-Palestine group
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A planned visit by Labour MP Damien Egan to a school in his Bristol North East constituency was cancelled in September after a campaign by the Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The group cited Egan's support for Israel, including his role as vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel and a visit to Israel since the Gaza conflict began, as reasons for their opposition. The cancellation was highlighted recently by Communities Secretary Steve Reed, who condemned the school's decision and promised accountability. The Bristol NEU also celebrated the cancellation as a victory. Egan, who has an Israeli husband, has faced previous targeting by anti-Israel activists. There is hope that the visit may eventually be rescheduled.
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