Jewish MP banned from visiting school in his constituency after pro-Palestine campaign
A Jewish Labour MP was banned from visiting a school in his Bristol North East constituency following pressure from pro-Palestine campaigners and union members.
Damien Egan had arranged to inspect Bristol Brunel Academy in September, but the routine visit was called off after the local Palestine Solidarity Campaign voiced its opposition.
Among those mounting a campaign against his attendance were left-wing members of the National Education Union.
The activists cited what they termed "safeguarding concerns" and highlighted the MP's role as vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel.
Those behind the campaign claimed to speak for teachers, parents and local residents, pointing to Mr Egan's connections to the pro-Israel parliamentary group as justification for blocking his visit.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed disclosed the incident while addressing the Jewish Labour Movement's annual conference on Sunday.
"I have a colleague who is Jewish, who has been banned from visiting a school and refused permission to visit a school in his own constituency, in case his presence inflames the teachers," Mr Reed revealed.
"That is an absolute outrage," he declared.
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