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Antisemitism

Wednesday 24 June 2026 · 3 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The government is strengthening policing and investing in protective security funding to combat antisemitism.
  • An event celebrating Jewish culture was held in the Department for Education.
  • The Online Safety Act 2023 mandates platforms to design out racial hatred and protect users from online abuse.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rebecca Smith Con South West Devon
Community Security
Context

The rise in antisemitic incidents and the need for a comprehensive strategy to address this issue.

Question

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle antisemitism. The question stems from the unacceptable rise of antisemitism, which requires a whole-of-society response including strengthening policing and investing in protective security funding.

Answer from Seema Malhotra

We are strengthening policing, investing in record protective security funding to keep Jewish communities safe. We are clamping down on antisemitic extremism, tackling antisemitism in schools and universities, ensuring that Arts Council England withdraws funding from those who promote antisemitism, and accepting all the recommendations in Lord Mann's review.

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Q2 Rebecca Smith Con South West Devon
Community Security Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The inaugural Jewish Culture Month concluded with over 100 events across the country celebrating Jewish culture, community and creativity.

Question

What support was shown for the Jewish Culture Month by the government, and did any Ministers attend any of its events?

Answer from Seema Malhotra

An event was held in the Department for Education. We recognise the importance of celebrating and sharing Jewish culture, which is why this month has been valuable.

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Not addressed: Ministers attending events during Jewish Culture Month

How: We Will Leave No Stone Unturned To Tackle Antisemitism

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Q3 Gareth Snell Labour (Co-op) Stoke-on-Trent Central
Community Security
Context

The issue of online hate-mongering directed at Jewish people and the need for swift action to address this.

Question

What action is being taken by the government to ensure that those pumping out antisemitism and anti-Jewish hatred online are brought to justice quickly?

Answer from Seema Malhotra

The Online Safety Act 2023 has robust provisions to protect people from online abuse. We have ended the era of self-regulation and are enforcing strict legal duties that compel platforms to design out racial hatred and protect users. Active enforcement programmes are under way since March last year.

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