Why is Labour ignoring Jewish academics over the Free Speech Act?

It is difficult to complain about the sentiments expressed by Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education, in her article entitled ‘We will give teachers the resources to root out anti-Semitism for good’, published in the Telegraph on the anniversary of the Hamas pogrom in southern Israel. Universities have turned a blind eye to some atrocious behaviour by students who vocally support the call of Hamas for a ‘free Palestine’ stretching across the entire length and breadth of Israel. ‘Free’, if you look at Hamas propaganda, means free of Jews, though some Hamas leaders think it would be a good idea to keep science professors alive if Israel is destroyed, as their talents could prove very useful.

In her Telegraph piece, Phillipson tells us how much government money has been awarded to the excellent National Jewish Chaplaincy Board, which actively offers support to Jewish students in British universities.