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What impact will Labour’s plans have on Jewish education?

Board of Deputies warns of ‘anxiety’ in parts of the Jewish community over proposals in King’s Speech

By Simon Rocker

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Charedi protesters praying outside Parliament (Photo by Nigel Iskander)
Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to increase funding for kosher meals at Jewish state primary schools (Mayor of London)

Legal push to extend Mayor’s free meals scheme to independent Charedi schools fails

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Sir Ed Davey in his Kingston and Surbiton constituency on election night (Photo by Alex McBride/Getty Images)

Liberal leader Sir Ed Davey welcomes growing links with Israeli party

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The chair of governors at King Solomon High School in Ilford said the school had not faced major difficulties during the war in the Middle East but this month cancelled a memorial service for October 7 after online backlash

King Solomon drops Year 12 sixth form classes for the coming year

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