Inquiry clears Bristol school of antisemitism for postponing Jewish MP’s visit

"MP Visit to Bristol School Sparked Controversy: New Inquiry Clears Academy of Antisemitism Claims. A highly publicized visit by Labour MP Damien Egan to Bristol Brunel Academy (BBA) was postponed last September, sparking concerns about antisemitism and potential influence from lobby groups. The independent review into the incident has now found no evidence to support these claims, concluding that safeguarding concerns were the primary reason for the visit's postponement. The inquiry's findings shed new light on the events surrounding Egan's planned visit, where he was set to discuss democracy and his work in parliament with students."

Independent review into Bristol Brunel academy finds Damien Egan visit was postponed over safeguarding concernsAn independent inquiry into a Bristol secondary school that found itself at the centre of a media storm after postponing a visit by a local Jewish MP has found no evidence of antisemitism or influence from lobby groups.Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, was due to visit Bristol Brunel academy (BBA) last September to talk to students about democracy and his work in parliament. Continue reading...