Watford General Hospital confirms political badges should not be worn by staff
Watford General Hospital has confirmed that staff should not wear badges or accessories displaying political messages after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns about an apparent Palestine Solidarity Campaign badge worn in the hospital. UKLFI wrote to West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust after a Jewish patient reported seeing
UKLFI Calls for Stronger Action to Tackle Antisemitism in Schools
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has urged far stronger action to protect Jewish pupils and ensure political impartiality in education in its evidence to the UK Government’s Independent Review into Antisemitism in Schools and Colleges. Drawing on extensive experience supporting Jewish families, UKLFI’s submission describes a pattern of institutional failures
Charity Commission Asked to Investigate Trustee Over Social Media Activity
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has asked the Charity Commission to investigate a Hackney charity trustee. UKLFI’s complaints relate to social media posts shared by Mr Irfan Siddik Malik, who holds senior positions in three Hackney charities responsible for distributing grants and providing housing and support to local residents. These
GMC investigates newly elected Lewisham councillor over anti-Israel posts
The General Medical Council (GMC) has opened a fitness to practice investigation into Dr Rebecca Jones, a Lewisham GP and Green Party councillor, after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns about a series of social media posts attacking Israel, Zionists and Israelis. Dr Jones, who uses the name “The
UKLFI Welcomes Lord Mann’s Report on Antisemitism in the NHS
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) welcomes Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism in the NHS and the Government’s acceptance of its recommendations. The review’s conclusion that Jewish staff and patients have experienced hostility, exclusion and discrimination within parts of the NHS is consistent with the evidence that UKLFI has encountered in
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker refused UK Visas
US political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur have been denied visas to enter the United Kingdom ahead of planned appearances in London. The reports follow correspondence sent by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) to the Home Office in May 2026 requesting that the Home Office consider whether the entry
Electoral Commission Requested to Act Over Alleged Racist and Antisemitic Conduct by Local Election Candidates
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Electoral Commission raising serious concerns about a number of candidates who stood in the May 2026 local government elections and who allegedly published material that may amount to unlawful incitement to racial hatred. In a letter sent on 14 May
Calls to Drop Business Awards Nominee Over Social Media Posts
The British Business Awards has been urged to drop one of the contenders for an award because of his social media activity. Roger Wade, chairman of Boxfund and a shortlisted nominee for “Business Leader of the Year” at the Awards ceremony, has been the subject of complaints sent to organisers,
Gallery Cancels Controversial Matthew Collings Exhibition Following UKLFI Intervention
A controversial art exhibition due to open in south-west London has been cancelled after concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about alleged antisemitic content. The exhibition, “Drawings Against Genocide” by Matthew Collings, had been scheduled to take place at Delta House Gallery in Wandsworth between 16 and
University of Edinburgh Cancels “Zionist Free Zone” Event
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled a proposed event promoting a “Zionist Free Zone”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the University raising serious legal and equality concerns regarding this event. The event, which had been advertised on Instagram as taking place on University premises on 29 January 2026,