The Latest Breaking News from Tom Tugendhat

Rishi Sunak says planned pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day 'disrespectful'

RISHI Sunak has backed calls to ban a pro-Palestine protest due to take place in London on Armistice Day.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023

More than 130 arrested for anti-Jewish and Muslim hatred since Israel-Hamas war began - Met Police

Police have revealed the scale of anti-Semitic and Islamaphobic hate crimes in London

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Pro-Palestine protest amid Armistice would be ‘provocative’, says Sunak

The Prime Minister said there is a ‘clear and present risk that the Cenotaph and other war memorials could be desecrated’ if the protest goes ahead.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Security minister says pro-Palestine stage near Cenotaph was ‘disgraceful’

The Met Police and Westminster City Council each suggested the other would have been responsible for approving where such a stage was positioned.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

'Disgraceful' to set up stage at Cenotaph during pro-Palestine rally, says Security Minister

Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said the area on Whitehall is 'sacred ground'

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Security minister rejects claim UK is ‘permissive environment’ for antisemitism

Tom Tugendhat said threats to any community are taken ‘extremely seriously’.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

PM arrives in Israel to ‘express solidarity’ over October 7 Hamas attacks

In a meeting with President Isaac Herzog, Rishi Sunak said he has ‘not just a right’ but a ‘duty’ to restore security to the country.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Minister ‘very concerned’ as antisemitic incidents up by 324% since Hamas attack

The Community Security Trust said it had recorded 89 incidents in the UK between October 7-10 that it classed as ‘anti-Jewish hate’.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Thousands gather for vigils and protests over conflict between Israel and Hamas

At least 900 people have reportedly been killed in Israel and more than 600 have been killed in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Who would replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader if he loses the election?

The prime minister’s rivals are shoring up support at the Conservative conference in case of polling defeat

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023