Tackling Antisemitism: National Security Adviser

Lord Pannick Excerpts

Tuesday 20th October 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

That is also true, and I agree with my noble friend on that point.

[Lord Pannick (CB)]

My Lords, may I express agreement with what the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, said? Does the Minister agree that combating antisemitism is the responsibility of not just the Government but all responsible political parties? Does she also agree that we should celebrate the extraordinary contribution of the Jewish community to this country in science, the arts, business and the law—although, on sport, perhaps not so much? The Jewish community should not be defined by antisemitism.

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I absolutely agree with the noble Lord on that point; he expressed it better than I could.