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Antisemite Wiley suspended again by Twitter but not before direct attack on CAA, and he continues to post on Instagram
Friday, 3rd December, 13:46
Once again, the antisemite Wiley has been able to create an account on Twitter and spout racist hate towards Jews, even directly attacking Campaign Against Antisemitism. Twitter has suspended his account after we called on the platform to do so. The rapper Richard Kylea Cowie, who is known as Wiley, went on an antisemitic tirade on social […] Continue reading
CAA launches Podcast Against Antisemitism, a weekly podcast streaming every Thursday, with David Baddiel as our first special guest
Friday, 3rd December, 13:46
Campaign Against Antisemitism has today launched a new weekly podcast. Podcast Against Antisemitism, streaming every Thursday, is the first podcast in the world to focus on racism against Jews. Each week, the podcast gives you the chance to hear from those on the front line in the fight against antisemitism – in politics, media, universities, social media, […] Continue reading
Co-founder of neo-Nazi National Action terrorist group jailed for ten years
Friday, 3rd December, 13:39
The co-founder of the neo-Nazi National Action terrorist group has today been jailed for ten years. Ben Raymond, 32, was found guilty of membership of the proscribed group earlier this week at Bristol Crown Court, where he has now been sentenced. Mr Raymond, from Swindon, helped launch the group in 2013 and reportedly coined the term “white jihad”. He is the […] Continue reading
Conviction for man who sent Alan Sugar antisemitic letters
Friday, 3rd December, 13:09
A man has been convicted of religiously-aggravated harassment after sending Alan Sugar a series of abusive and antisemitic letters. Lord Sugar, the former host of The Apprentice television show, was reluctant to refer the matter to the police, but thanks officers for “helping to shine a light on the fact that this type of behaviour is simply not […] Continue reading
Spotify removes nearly 150 hours of antisemitic, racist and white supremacist material from its platform
Friday, 3rd December, 13:02
Spotify has reportedly removed nearly 150 hours of antisemitic, racist and white supremacist material from its platform following a media investigation. The streaming giant does not allow hateful content on its platform, but a Sky News investigation reportedly found “days’ worth” of listening, promoting “scientific racism, Holocaust denial and far-right antisemitic conspiracy theories”. Much of it was buried within hours-long episodes, […] Continue reading
Peloton apologises after instructor quotes Shakespeare’s “liver of a blasphemous Jew” line in live workout
Friday, 3rd December, 13:01
Peloton has apologised after an instructor quoted the phrase “liver of a blasphemous Jew” in a live workout. The Halloween workout video, in which trainer Christine D’Ercole quotes the line from William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, has been removed from the company’s library. A spokesperson for Peloton said: “Peloton’s aim is to strengthen, support and uplift our diverse community and sometimes […] Continue reading
Scottish NHS staff “scared” after Tory councillor who previously apologised for comments appearing to diminish the Holocaust is appointed to health board
Thursday, 2nd December, 17:53
Scottish NHS staff are reportedly “scared” after a Conservative councillor who previously apologised for comments appearing to diminish the Holocaust was appointed to a health board. In a post on a martial arts forum several years ago, Cllr Ryan Houghton, wrote under the username, Razgriz, that there was “no credible evidence to suggest the Holocaust did not happen” but revealed that “I do […] Continue reading
Antisemitism-denial group Labour Against the Witchhunt reportedly disbanding
Wednesday, 1st December, 19:20
The antisemitism-denial group Labour Against the Witchhunt is in turmoil over a decision by members to merge with another controversial group, Labour in Exile Network. Both groups were proscribed by the Labour Party earlier this year and, in the months since, those who have had affiliation with the groups have been automatically expelled from the Party. In a statement, members of […] Continue reading
Police investigating attack on bus of Jewish teenagers celebrating Chanukah on Oxford Street as hate crime
Wednesday, 1st December, 19:07
The Metropolitan Police are investigating as a hate crime an attack on a bus travelling down Oxford Street yesterday carrying a group of Jewish teenagers celebrating Chanukah. The attack was filmed by passengers on the bus and appeared to show a group of men hitting the vehicle with their hands and then their shoes, spitting […] Continue reading
American School in London in turmoil over concerns about diversity education and staff meeting that sparked antisemitism allegations
Tuesday, 30th November, 19:30
The prestigious American School in London is in turmoil over concerns about the content of diversity education and after revelations about a staff meeting that sparked antisemitism allegations. The headteacher of the school – the most expensive day school in Britain, which counts several famous alumni and children of numerous celebrities – has resigned well short of […] Continue reading
Woman in Swindon reported to police after neighbours see swastika flag hanging in her bedroom window
Tuesday, 30th November, 18:55
A woman in Swindon was reported to the police after neighbours saw a swastika flag hanging in her bedroom window. One local resident said that “You couldn’t miss the flag,” adding: “It’s vile and this is such a nice area which makes it even more shocking. We’re all disgusted. That symbol means nothing but hate […] Continue reading
Former England striker Carlton Cole apologises for describing poor football performance as “a Holocaust” on live radio
Tuesday, 30th November, 18:35
The former England striker Carlton Cole has apologised after he described a poor football performance as “a Holocaust” during an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live. Speaking on West Ham boss David Moyes and whether he had chosen a defensive side against Manchester City, Mr Cole said: “You can say he has gone a bit […] Continue reading
Co-founder of National Action found guilty of membership in the proscribed neo-Nazi organisation
Tuesday, 30th November, 17:42
The co-founder of National Action has today been found guilty of membership in the proscribed neo-Nazi organisation Ben Raymond, 32, helped launch the group in 2013, with Bristol Crown Court hearing how he coined the term “white jihad”. Mr Raymond, from Swindon, is the seventeenth person to be found guilty of membership in the banned group. He was also […] Continue reading
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