Jake Wallis Simons

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Jake Wallis Simons

Jake Wallis Simons

@JakeWSimons

Columns: @Telegraph. Podcast: @The_Brink_ (with @Mr_Andrew_Fox). Latest book: ‘Never Again? How the West Betrayed the Jews and Itself’. Also on Substack

London, England Katılım Ocak 2010
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Jake Wallis Simons
Jake Wallis Simons@JakeWSimons·
“You’re Islamophobic.” “No, I’m not.” “You’re a fan of Tommy Robinson.” “No, I’m not.” “You’re unfair on the Church of England.” “No, I’m not.” A pleasure to chat to @edvaizey on @TimesRadio about my new book, 'Never Again? How the West Betrayed the Jews and Itself', today.
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Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch@KemiBadenoch·
You may not agree with me, but you will always know where you stand with me. Today in Billericay, a heckler tried to shout me down as I spoke about the normalisation of hatred towards Jews. I did not back down, because it needs to be said. British Jews are being targeted and too many people are pretending this is the same experience of other minorities. This lady implied Muslims are being similarly targeted. This is simply not true. Let's be honest about what is happening. Certain groups (in particular but not solely Islamic Extremists) are creating a climate of fear and intimidation that is normalising Jew hatred. I will never stand for that. Governments have spent too long hand-wringing, making excuses and hoping it would go away. It is time to call this what it is: a national emergency in our attitude, our urgency and our response. I will always engage with people who disagree with me. That is politics. But there is a difference between argument and intimidation. Shouting does not make a bad case good. It's done to silence others. And it certainly does not change the truth. The truth is that British Jews have been made to feel less safe in their own country. Our country. They are being singled out, threatened and harassed in ways that should shame everyone in public life. If we do not stand up now and stop this rise in antisemitism, then why bother saying "Never Again" at Holocaust Memorial Day? Because this is how it starts. I am not prepared to play along with the pretence that this is normal, or manageable, or just another example of tension between groups. It really is not. It is targeted hatred and it is getting worse. So my message is simple. Not here. Not in Britain. And not on our watch. We need to stop the hand-wringing and start doing the right thing. That means standing with British Jews openly, unapologetically and without fear.
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Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער
Thank you @KemiBadenoch for your strong message and moral clarity. The Jewish people has a long memory and we will not forget those who have stood by us against this wave of antisemitism.
Kemi Badenoch@KemiBadenoch

You may not agree with me, but you will always know where you stand with me. Today in Billericay, a heckler tried to shout me down as I spoke about the normalisation of hatred towards Jews. I did not back down, because it needs to be said. British Jews are being targeted and too many people are pretending this is the same experience of other minorities. This lady implied Muslims are being similarly targeted. This is simply not true. Let's be honest about what is happening. Certain groups (in particular but not solely Islamic Extremists) are creating a climate of fear and intimidation that is normalising Jew hatred. I will never stand for that. Governments have spent too long hand-wringing, making excuses and hoping it would go away. It is time to call this what it is: a national emergency in our attitude, our urgency and our response. I will always engage with people who disagree with me. That is politics. But there is a difference between argument and intimidation. Shouting does not make a bad case good. It's done to silence others. And it certainly does not change the truth. The truth is that British Jews have been made to feel less safe in their own country. Our country. They are being singled out, threatened and harassed in ways that should shame everyone in public life. If we do not stand up now and stop this rise in antisemitism, then why bother saying "Never Again" at Holocaust Memorial Day? Because this is how it starts. I am not prepared to play along with the pretence that this is normal, or manageable, or just another example of tension between groups. It really is not. It is targeted hatred and it is getting worse. So my message is simple. Not here. Not in Britain. And not on our watch. We need to stop the hand-wringing and start doing the right thing. That means standing with British Jews openly, unapologetically and without fear.

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Andrew Fox
Andrew Fox@Mr_Andrew_Fox·
Second Kemi admiration post of the day. Damn, she's absolutely outstanding at this stuff. So well said, and with obvious conviction.
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Jake Wallis Simons
Jake Wallis Simons@JakeWSimons·
But only the Jews were stabbed because they were Jews, you old fool. You know that, however. Perhaps you should donate the £20,000 you received from the Iranian propaganda TV channel to a Jewish security charity like @CST_UK?
Jeremy Corbyn@jeremycorbyn

The stabbing of two Jewish men is horrifying. So too is the attack on a Muslim man the same day, ignored by much of our media. All human lives are equal — and we should oppose all hatred and violence wherever it appears. That’s how we build a safe & peaceful society for all.

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Jake Wallis Simons@JakeWSimons·
Exceptional poise, moral clarity, courage and grace from @KemiBadenoch in the face of the Gaza mob. (Total 🔥 too.) Free Britain from jihadism!
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Jake Wallis Simons@JakeWSimons·
What’s it really like for Jews in Britain? Imagine an upside-down world where criminals are free to roam and law-abiding people have to live behind security. That.
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Stephen Pollard
Stephen Pollard@stephenpollard·
This @TrevorPTweets interview with @ZackPolanski needs to be shared and viewed as widely as possible. I've never before seen an interviewer give a proper focus to Polanski's dissembling and refuse to let him get away with his usual evasions. It's a masterclass in the importance of serious scrutiny, which is now so lacking in broadcast journalism (with the exception of @TrevorPTweets) youtu.be/7VkfYJgLljE?si…
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