As many as 50 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel against a government measure due to be debated on Monday that would impose fines on public bodies, including local councils, that seek to mount boycotts against Israel. The proposal – piloted by the communities secretary, Michael Gove – is a Conservative manifesto commitment, and has caused divisions in both main parties, highlighting the controversy surrounding the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. The Tory rebels are likely to abstain on Monday rather than back what they regard as a reasoned Labour amendment, which if agreed would prove fatal to the...
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Monitoring Antisemitism & Jewish Security Intel
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
