Nick Clegg at the CST: “I want to see a prosperous and confident Israel, able to live in peace”
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke at the Northern Dinner of the Community Security Trust in Manchester on Thursday 3 November 2011. Addressing a range of Jewish policy issues, Mr Clegg said: “No Israeli should have to live in fear of terrorism. I want to see a prosperous and confident Israel, able to live in … Read more
Chair Gavin Stollar meets Tzipi Livni after Lib Dems secure changes to Universal Jurisdiction law
Gavin Stollar, Chair of Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel (LDFI) met Kadima Leader Tzipi Livni on the morning of Thursday 6 October. Ms Livni was briefing a private meeting of Anglo-Jewish and pro-Israeli leaders before she went to meet Foreign Secretary William Hague. Kadima is Israel’s main opposition party, and is the largest single party … Read more
Nick Clegg’s Rosh Hashanah message
Deputy Prime Minister, and Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg has recorded this message, wishing the Jewish community a happy new year: Shan tova!
Sir Alan Beith addresses LDFI Autumn Conference Fringe
The President of Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel, the Rt. Hon Sir Alan Beith, addresses our fringe event at Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference in Birmingham:
Article by Chair Gavin Stollar published in Jewish News
Gavin Stollar, Chair of Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel, has had an article published in Jewish News, expressing some concerns over creation of a Palestinian state via a vote at the UN General Assembly:
Video: Premier League starts tackle anti-semitism in new video
LDFI is proud to associate itself with this new initiative from Maccabi GB, the CST and the array of footballers featured on this video. This highlights an important issue which needs to be dealt with on the terraces of football ground across the UK.
Letter from Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate sent to the Scotsman and the Herald
Below is a letter from Dr Gordon Macdonald, Scottish Liberal Democrat Candidate for Strathkelvin & Bearsden and West of Scotland Region, sent to the Scotsman and the Herald. 25th Mar 2011 FAO The Editor Dear Sir, As someone who is associated with a church that supported Mary Gardner, I would like to express my deepest sympathy … Read more
Lord Palmer on Today in Parliament
LDFI Vice-President Lord Palmer spoke in the House of Lords in a recent short debate about events in the Middle East. Click here to listen to Lord Palmer’s contribution to Radio 4′s Today in Parliament programme on the subject.
Gilad Shalit Vigil on 24th February
Gilad Shalit, a 24 year old Israeli, has been languishing in captivity for over four years, held hostage by Hamas. Contrary to international law, Gilad has been denied all visits, including from organisations such as the Red Cross. You can register your concern about Gilad Shalit at the Vigil on February 24 from 6-7.30 pm outside the Red Cross … Read more
