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Sadiq Khan with the Chief Rabbi at a Yom-Hashoah commemoration. Photo: John Rifkin
Sadiq Khan apologises to Chief Rabbi for hinting at Islamophobia over his ceasefire call
By Lee Harpin
EXCLUSIVE: London mayor reaches out to Ephraim Mirvis after claiming Jewish criticism had been influenced by his Muslim-sounding name
Susan Hall speaking at Monday's CFI reception at Tory Party conference in Manchester
October 2, 2023, 10:46 pm
Tory London mayor candidate sparks fury with ‘Jewish community frightened of Khan’ claim
Speaking at the CFI reception at the Conservative conference, Susan Hall said: 'I know how frightened some of the community are because of the divisive attitude of Sadiq Khan'
By Lee Harpin
Rajesh Agrawal, Deputy Mayor of London for Business
September 21, 2023, 12:51 pm
London’s deputy mayor for business has big plans for Israel
Rajesh Agrawal has had a key role in the capital's administration for seven years. Now he wants to expand the capital’s business reach, he tells Candice Krieger
By Candice Krieger
Cultivated thin cut steak by Aleph Farms (Photo: Business Wire)
August 3, 2023, 10:14 am
Community ‘deeply appreciative’ of Mayor’s £3.50 kosher school meal pledge
25 Jewish stare-run primary schools in London to receive funding for £3.50 kosher lunches, Sadiq Khan confirms
By Lee Harpin
School meals
July 14, 2023, 11:09 am
London mayor’s £5m pledge for school meals with religious dietary requirements
Jewish schools face reduced availability of kosher meals due to rising costs that have forced specialist catering businesses to withdraw services.
By Michelle Rosenberg
School meals PA Wire
July 12, 2023, 9:34 pm
Parents could be asked to contribute to school meal costs
Partnerships for Jewish Schools (PaJeS) tells Jewish News it's in conversations with the Department of Education to find a solution to kosher meal provision at Jewish schools
By Michelle Rosenberg
Holocaust survivors Ben Helfgott and Manfred Goldberg besides Mayor of London​ Sadiq Khan​, as he signs the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK)​ Book of Commitment at City Hall.
June 20, 2023, 11:33 am
OPINION: Ben’s death is a loss to our nation’s moral conscience
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pays his own personal tribute to Sir Ben Helfgott and his legacy.
By Sadiq Khan
Daniel Korski in video launching Tory mayoral bid
June 12, 2023, 11:05 am
London mayor: Korski makes Conservative Party shortlist
Daniel Korski, a vice-president of the Jewish Leadership Council, makes final three list of candidates bidding to represent the Tories in next year's mayoral election
By Lee Harpin
Jewish News publicised Labour leader Keir Starmer attending a mock seder for new Pesach video
April 13, 2023, 5:06 pm
OPINION: An open letter to ITV and diversity boards everywhere
"Dear sirs," writes Alex Hearn. "Anti-Jewish ideas are becoming normalised among intellectuals and activists. Discuss."
By Alex Hearn
Banner with swastika on right corner featuring Mayor of London Sadiq Khan held by protestor outside event in Ealing
March 3, 2023, 1:00 pm
Row as Sadiq Khan condemns ‘far-right’ element among anti-ULEZ protesters
Photographs confirm protestors outside the Mayor of London's People's Question Time event in Ealing carried a banner featuring a swastika and an image
By Lee Harpin
Sadiq Khan​ signs the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK)​ Book of Commitment at City Hall in 2018
January 25, 2023, 11:27 am
OPINION: I’m honoured to stand side-by-side with survivors
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, London mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to honour those who perished and "do everything I can to root out antisemitism".
By Sadiq Khan
December 20, 2022, 5:37 pm
Drip, drip, hooray! Community celebrates Chanukah in Trafalgar Square
Hundreds braced the cold and rain to mark the festival of lights in Trafalgar Square on Monday.
By JN Reporter
Sadiq Khan, centre, with Cllr Anne Clarke, left, Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, centre left, deputy mayor Sophie Linden, right, Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings, end right.
December 17, 2022, 4:23 pm
Sadiq Khan ‘well aware of community’s trauma’ over unpunished hate crime
Mayor of London says changes brought in by new Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley include putting victims first, investigating crime thoroughly and 'getting the basics of policing right'
By Lee Harpin
December 15, 2022, 1:55 pm
Jewish News and JLC to turn London Eye into a menorah
400ft ferris wheel will be lit on the fifth night of Chanukah on 22 December for the second consecutive year.
By Michelle Rosenberg
December 9, 2022, 12:43 pm
Sadiq Khan recommits to ‘tackling antisemitism’ in talks with Jewish leaders
The private meeting focused on "cohesion, interfaith relations, policing, mental health and issues facing Jewish students on campus".
By Michelle Rosenberg
October 13, 2022, 4:09 pm
Sadiq Khan to ‘look into’ Chanukah bus attack after police close case
The Mayor of London says hate crime has a 'chilling impact' on the local Jewish community
By Lee Harpin
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