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On 16 October, opposition councillors urged Newcastle’s Liberal Democrats to end their cooperation with the Greens after the party adopted a national motion describing Zionism as racism; the motion drew criticism from Jewish groups and local politicians. On 6 October, the Greens reinstated Newcastle councillor Mohammed Suleman after he shared a video containing antisemitic claims; he apologised. These reports point to heightened local political tension affecting Jewish residents, but no recent physical attacks targeting Jews in Newcastle were identified. Take usual precautions, particularly around political demonstrations, and monitor local updates....
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Opposition councillors urged Newcastle’s Liberal Democrats to end their cooperation agreement with the Greens after the party adopted a motion calling Zionism racism. Jewish groups and local politicians criticized the motion, and the equality watchdog is assessing its potential impact....
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The Green Party lifted the suspension of Newcastle councillor Mohammed Suleman, who had shared a TikTok video containing antisemitic claims about Jews. Suleman apologised, and the party said no further formal action would be taken.
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