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Michael Pope

@OyVeyPope

British Jew 🇬🇧🇮🇱 Against antisemitism, extremism and political intimidation. Pro free speech, integration and liberal democracy.

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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
I never wanted to become political online. I’m a British, Irish and Israeli Jew. I married a Christian woman, built a life in Wales, and just wanted to quietly raise my family. But watching antisemitism become normalised, Jewish children targeted, memorials needing police protection and extremists openly intimidating Jews in British streets has changed something in me. Too many decent people stayed silent while hatred was rebranded as “activism”. I won’t anymore.
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
This is exactly the kind of short-sighted and contradictory policymaking that frustrates the public. Restrict domestic energy production while delaying tougher action on Russian oil sends a completely confused message economically, strategically and morally. Governments build social cohesion through competence, consistency and public confidence. When people lose faith in leadership, societies become more fragmented, tribal and angry. Britain needs pragmatic leadership again, not reactive policymaking driven by headlines and ideology.
GB News@GBNEWS

'It gives Russia tens of millions, hundreds of millions, of dollars to continue this war.' Former Ukrainian Minister of Culture and Information Policy, Oleksandr Tkachenko airs his frustration with Labour delaying sanctions on Russian oil.

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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
Radicalism grows when decent people stay silent. History has shown that repeatedly. Every community has extremists who should be challenged openly, whether they are Islamist radicals, sectarian activists or extremist politicians. The Ben Gvirs, Mohamed Hijabs and Zarah Sultanas of the world all thrive on division, outrage and grievance. If people refuse to challenge radicals within their own “side”, the rhetoric spreads, communities become more hostile, and everyone eventually pays the price.
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⭕️Faerie ❤️
⭕️Faerie ❤️@LiquidFaerie·
𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒖𝒐𝒕: 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒉 ——————— Lots of people have asked about Shavuot, so here’s a short explanation🪻✡️ Shavuot is one of those quieter Jewish festivals, It marks the moment when G-d gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai, a turning point that shaped our story & values ever since. The name means “weeks”, because it falls seven weeks after Passover, at the end of the Omer count. In 2026, it begins at sundown on Thursday 21 May. In ancient times it was also a harvest festival, when the first fruits were brought to the Temple. Many people stay up late studying Torah, unlike the story that the Israelites slept in on the big day. Synagogues read the Ten Commandments aloud and the Book of Ruth is shared too. Ruth’s choice to join the Jewish people mirrors our own acceptance of the Torah. You will spot flowers & greenery everywhere, reminding everyone how Mount Sinai is said to have bloomed at that moment. Families enjoy plenty of dairy dishes. Think creamy cheesecake & delicate blintzes, sweet nods to the land of milk and honey. 🍯🐝 It is a day without work, filled with special prayers, festive meals and time with loved ones. No big dramatic rituals, just a gentle chance to pause and reconnect. At its heart, Shavuot reminds us that freedom was only the beginning. The real journey lies in choosing meaning, kindness and responsibility every single day. The giving happened once at Sinai, but the receiving continues for each of us. Whether you study late into the night or simply share a slice of cheesecake with family, may the holiday bring a quiet warmth & a reset. Chag Shavu'ot Sameach חג שבועות שמח
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
This is exactly why so many Jews — both in Israel and the diaspora — are deeply uncomfortable with Ben Gvir. We all know Jewish actions are scrutinised, magnified and often weaponised globally to fuel the next wave of misinformation, hatred or collective blame. Ben Gvir understands this perfectly. He simply doesn’t care. In many ways, he thrives on the hostility because it serves his own political agenda. He does not speak for all Israelis, nor for Jews globally. He is a radical. And radicals ultimately harm their own communities most of all.
Hen Mazzig@HenMazzig

Performative activism, meet performative justice. Ben Gvir just handed the flotilla exactly what they came for. A clip of a cruel Israeli minister to wave around. It doesn’t matter that they broke a naval blockade after repeated warnings. It doesn’t matter that Israel offered to deliver the symbolic “aid” on board to Gazans itself. The IDF did incredible job to stop them without provocations and arrange for their departure. But then Ben Gvir came along, the guy who didn’t serve a day in the army. Most people will only see this clip of a minister delighting in use of force and humiliation on camera. Ben Gvir and the flotilla deserve each other. Both perform justice. Both peddle hate. But neither Israelis nor Palestinians deserve either.

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⭕️Faerie ❤️@LiquidFaerie·
My favourite perfume was discontinued years ago. I nursed some empty bottles almost shoving them up my nose for the last drop of scent. I fell in love with the perfume, as it’s what my mother wore for years. My husband found me an unopened, still sealed bottle and gifted it me this morning! I was worried it may have gone off, but it hasn’t, produced sometime in the 1980’s & smells heavenly. I’m on crutches, sitting in the garden arranging flowers for tonight & smelling gorgeous. The perfume is called Joy by Jean Patou. It’s absolutely beautiful!
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@jonathanfrisher No child in Britain should feel afraid to be openly Jewish. Well done for speaking up so calmly and thoughtfully about something many people still refuse to acknowledge.
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Jonathan Frisher
Jonathan Frisher@jonathanfrisher·
Proud to share my story on Good Morning Britain today. No child should be hissed at like a gas chamber or targeted for being Jewish
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
As Middle Eastern geopolitics increasingly impacts life in Britain — from university campuses and protests to rising antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred — I think UK schools should introduce a balanced modern history module on the Middle East post-1945. Cover Israel’s formation, the Nakba, the Camp David and Abraham Accords, Iran’s revolution and proxy networks, the Intifadas, Gaza and the West Bank, October 7th and the wider regional conflicts. Teach it with nuance, context and students should engage with primary sources and documentary material from multiple perspectives — including footage from October 7th, survivor testimony, the Nova documentary, accounts from Palestinians living through war, and the wider historical context shaping both societies. Young people are currently forming opinions through TikTok slogans, activist clips and ideological echo chambers. That is dangerous. Better historical understanding and critical thinking would reduce radicalisation, tribalism and hatred far more effectively than simply shouting “oppressor vs oppressed” at each other.
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
His behaviour is atrocious and far below the standards Jews should expect from one another. He certainly does not represent me or many ordinary Israelis. This kind of conduct is divisive, damaging and completely unhelpful. Every society has radicals and extremists who should be called out openly, not excused because they’re seen as “our side”. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@SkyNews When politicians label public concern about immigration, identity and social cohesion as “nationalism”, they just push more voters away.
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Sky News
Sky News@SkyNews·
'I left the government because we are in the fight of our lives against nationalism.' Former health secretary, Wes Streeting, addressed the Commons following his resignation. He adds that 'we must reject the politics that tries to divide us.' trib.al/EPZvYqh
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@JuliaHB1 Ordinary people worrying about borders, identity, affordability, social cohesion and national direction isn’t “extremism”. Dismissing those concerns as nationalism instead of addressing them is part of why trust in mainstream politics keeps collapsing.
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Julia Hartley-Brewer
Julia Hartley-Brewer@JuliaHB1·
Anyone who thinks the greatest threat to our country is "nationalism" simply hasn't been paying attention. This is embarrassing from Wes Streeting.
Steven Swinford@Steven_Swinford

Wes Streeting warns that Labour is losing the fight against Reform UK and the SNP 'I left the Government because we are in the fight of our lives against nationalism and it is a fight that we are currently losing. 'Unless we change course we risk handing the keys of No 10 to Reform and I do not want that on our consciences 'For the first time in our history, nationalists are in power in every corner of the United Kingdom 'Nationalism represents an existential threat to the future integrity of the United Kingdom, and Reform UK represent a threat to the values and ideals that have made this country great, values and ideals that are written into the DNA of the National Health Service.'

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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@TracyAnnO Very well deserved. Bringing communities together through education and understanding matters enormously.
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Tracy-Ann Oberman MBE
Tracy-Ann Oberman MBE@TracyAnnO·
I’m honoured to share that I’ve been awarded an MBE for services to Holocaust Education and Combatting Antisemitism. My recent production of The Merchant of Venice 1936—is driven by a commitment to Holocaust education and challenging antisemitism through storytelling. As well as bringing communities together through shared understanding. This recognition is deeply meaningful and I’m grateful to all who have supported this journey.
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@geochesterton @nicolelampert @Telegraph Stories like this matter because they show the human reality behind the statistics and headlines. No family should feel anxious about openly living as Jews in Britain.
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George Chesterton
George Chesterton@geochesterton·
I’ve written about how the experiences of my children before and after October 7th 2023 are a microcosm of what has happened to our society. As I say, if anger is an energy, I’m feeling pretty energetic right now. My col for @telegraph telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/2…
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@adam_cannon @JewishChron @MayorofLondon The worrying part is how quickly this has become normalised. No community should feel pressured to hide its identity or change how it lives because authorities appear unwilling to confront intimidation consistently.
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Adam Cannon
Adam Cannon@adam_cannon·
As publisher of the @JewishChron, I hear these concerns every day. Jewish Londoners are altering their lives and avoiding synagogues because of hostility on our streets, yet Sadiq remains indifferent. @MayorofLondon is fundamentally failing the Jewish community. thejc.com/news/politics/…
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@Plaid_Cymru London has offered to fund the M4 relief road multiple times. Labour and Plaid repeatedly said no. Wales doesn’t just have a funding problem. It has a governance and priorities problem too.
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Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿@Plaid_Cymru·
HS2 is expected to cost over a £100bn - meaning Wales is now losing out on £5.8 BILLION. 🤯 The people of Wales refuse to be treated as second-class passengers any longer. The UK Government must devolve rail to Wales and ensure fair funding for our communities. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@SeneddWaste @GooHuw Promising expensive policies before even working out how they’ll function or be funded seems to be modern politics in a nutshell. Bet the independence white papers are paid for and underway though.
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DOGE Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💰
DOGE Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💰@SeneddWaste·
🚨PLAID BREAK FREE CHILDCARE PROMISE🚨 It's only been a fortnight, but Plaid are already breaking election promises. Backtracking on the free childcare pledge, Sioned Williams couldn't say how it'll be funded, admitting "we haven't started to plan out this work". Plaid lied.
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
@SheilaGreenfiel @tommurphy490065 Apparently British Jews are collectively responsible for Israeli military decisions now. Oddly, Netanyahu still hasn’t asked for my approval before a single strike.
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
Staying quiet while antisemitism rises across Britain no longer sits right with me Too much misinformation and hatred is being normalised while decent people stay silent to avoid backlash Time to use this platform more seriously Recommend accounts worth following in this space
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Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
The problem is we haven’t recognised the warning signs early. We’ve spent years normalising rhetoric, intimidation and dehumanisation that would never be tolerated against other minorities. By the time societies finally acknowledge the problem, the damage to trust and social cohesion is already deep.
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Arsen Ostrovsky
Arsen Ostrovsky@Ostrov_A·
Poweful words by Lord @EricPickles, speaking in the House of Lords: "The term Zionist is often used in ways that enable the collective targeting of Jews while maintaining a veneer of legitimacy. This is not robust debate, it is modern antisemitism". [Video via @CFoI]
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Michael Pope
Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
The bigger issue is that many people increasingly feel politically homeless. Large parts of the political class — left and right — now seem culturally and economically detached from ordinary working people dealing with housing costs, energy bills, stagnant wages, eroding community cohesion and declining public services.
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Benonwine@benonwine·
How did so many Labour politicians who constantly preach for the working class end up building multi-million pound fortunes for themselves while on public salaries? 🤔
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Michael Pope@OyVeyPope·
Britain increasingly feels like a country governed through short-term sticking plasters instead of long-term solutions. Energy insecurity, housing pressure, stagnant wages, weak growth, food inflation, failing infrastructure — and the answer is always another temporary intervention rather than addressing the root causes. You cannot regulate your way out of national decline.
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"What an absolute disgrace! It speaks to the desperation of a government that has been in for 25 minutes but feels like 25 years." Independent MP Karl Turner slams the idea of supermarkets capping food prices to help with the cost of living. @JuliaHB1 | @KarlTurnerMP
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