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Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

Bureau of African Affairs Thank you Ambassador Gaspar for organizing today’s forum. As you all know, this will be my last engagement as Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of African Affairs. As I conclude my tenure, I want to begin with appreciation for the professionalism and partnership of this diplomatic corps. Over this period, we have worked through a necessary shift away from inherited frameworks that too often viewed Africa through a development only lens, and toward a clearer, more...

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026 The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP It is wonderful to be here tonight to launch Sovereign AI. I want to start by thanking Alex and the team at Wayve for putting on a such a fantastic event – and for being such a fantastic British company. You are the global leader in embodied AI for autonomous driving. Supported by Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. And...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Shoah, Nissan, and the Memory the Nations Impose There are moments in the life of our people when silence is appropriate, and there are moments when it is necessary to speak with clarity. I was not going to write on the day itself, because the day—יום הזכרון לשואה ולגבורה (Yom HaZikaron LaShoah VeLaGevurah – Day of Remembrance for the Shoah and the Heroism)—deserves dignity, not distraction. But there are times when remaining silent serves no purpose, and this is one of them....

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Lamb, The Stars, and the Illusion of Power The Torah in שמות (Shemot) commands something extraordinary on the eve of redemption: each household was to take a lamb on the tenth of Nissan, keep it for several days, and then slaughter it on the fourteenth, placing its blood upon the doorposts. This was not a quiet act. It was deliberate, visible, and defiant. To understand this moment, we must understand the world in which it occurred. Egypt was not merely a political...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The United Nations and the Politics of Historical Guilt The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade to be the “gravest crime against humanity.” While the horrors of slavery are undeniable and no moral person today would defend such a practice, the resolution itself reveals more about the modern political agenda of the United Nations than it does about historical reality. Before the vote, the United States...

by Ram ben Ze’ev When the Argument Cannot Be Answered, Attack the Man In politics, one of the oldest tactics is also one of the most revealing. When a leader cannot answer an argument, the response is often not to address the facts but to destroy the credibility of the person who raised them. That is precisely what we are seeing now. Joe Kent did something that senior officials rarely do: he resigned his position on principle. As Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he stated...

From “Board of Peace” to “Bored of Peace”: WireNews’ Satirical Range Gains Attention The satirical “ Bored of Peace ” product range created by WireNews and sold exclusively through Mayside Market is gaining increasing attention following its quiet introduction earlier this month. The range includes a selection of premium casual items such as organic cotton T-shirts, oversized high-neck T-shirts, printed hats and embroidered zip hoodies. The collection currently consists of eight items...

by Ram ben Ze'ev This War Was Chosen As a Jew, an American, and a fervent supporter of Israel, I write this without apology: I shed no tears for Iran. The regime in Tehran has spent decades threatening Israel, funding terror, and building a regional network dedicated to Jewish bloodshed. If Iran were to launch an unprovoked attack on Israel, I would support the destruction of its military capacity without hesitation. But that is not what this is. What I object to, strongly and without...

by Ram ben Ze'ev When a Nation Forgets Its Covenant Throughout our long history, the Jewish people have faced enemies in every generation. Empires have risen against us, armies have marched against us, and rulers have sought to erase us from the earth. Yet the Torah teaches something that history repeatedly confirms: our greatest danger has never been the nations alone, but what happens when we forget who we are . From the beginning, the Jewish people were not created simply as another...

U.S. Ends WHO Membership: Joint Statement by Secretaries Rubio and Kennedy Today, the United States withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO), freeing itself from its constraints, as President Trump promised on his first day in office by signing E.O. 14155. This action responds to the WHO’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic and seeks to rectify the harm from those failures inflicted on the American people. Promises made, promises kept. Like many international organizations, the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Snare Within: Idolatry in Our Land and the Consequences We Refuse to See Israel stands today at a crossroads not defined by borders or politics, but by spiritual clarity. We face enemies on every side, and yet the greatest danger is not external. It is the one we have permitted—welcomed, even—within our own gates. We are commanded by G-D with absolute precision. In שמות (Shemot) 23:33 the Torah states: לא ישבו בארצך פן יחטיאו אתך לי כי תעבד את אלהיהם כי יהיה לך למוקש...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Herzog Park and the Erasure of Irish Jewish Memory Something deeply unsettling happened in Dublin this week. Dublin City Council decided that Herzog Park should be renamed. The stated reason is to honour an Arab girl from Gaza, Hind Rajab, whose death in the aftermath of the terrorist invasion of Israel, has been widely publicised. That this girl was killed is not in dispute. What is in dispute is the speed with which her story was weaponised to overwrite the memory of a man...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Rise and Fall of DOGE: When Politics, Ego, and Economics Collide It was not so long ago that President Donald Trump and his then-ally Elon Musk stood side by side, celebrating what they branded as the Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE — a cheeky nod to Musk’s obsession with Dogecoin and his habit of amplifying jokes until they become headlines. For a time, the two men were perfectly matched: each revelled in spectacle, each thrived on disruption, and each saw in...

by Ram ben Ze'ev When Companies Flee Delaware to Escape Accountability For decades, Delaware has been the global centre of corporate law. Companies incorporate there because its legal framework is predictable, its courts are sophisticated, and its governance standards are trusted by both institutional and retail investors. The Delaware Court of Chancery, in particular, has built its reputation on transparency, expertise, and investor protection. That stability is a feature , not a...

Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government Tough New Powers to Clean Up Local Politics Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government. Local authorities will gain powers to suspend councillors and mayors for serious misconduct and to withhold allowances where behaviour falls short. Changes follow overwhelming public support, with 94% respondents backing a mandatory code of conduct – as part of wider plans for...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The So-Called Jerusalem Cross: A Symbol Misunderstood When photographs emerged of now–Secretary of War Pete Hegseth proudly displaying the tattoo of what he calls the “Jerusalem Cross” on his chest, the reaction among Democrats and Leftists in the United States was immediate and predictably hysterical. They condemned it as “Christian nationalism,” “Crusader imagery,” and a threat to “diversity.” Yet, as usual, their outrage was both selective and shallow — because they...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Elon Musk’s Antifa Problem: When Platforms Cross the Line into Material Support President Trump has now declared Antifa a terrorist organisation, and it is safe to assume that the State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, will follow through with a formal designation. Once that happens, the conversation shifts from politics to law — and the implications for Twitter/X and its owners, Elon Musk and his investors, could not be more serious. Under U.S. law, when the...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Sanctifying Idolatry: The Praise of Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk, a young Evangelical firebrand, was assassinated in Utah. His death has triggered an extraordinary wave of sanctification, with media outlets elevating him almost overnight to the level of a saint. What is most troubling, however, is not the idolatrous exaltation of the nations, but the eagerness of Jews—including Jews in Israel—to join in this chorus of praise. By applauding Kirk, they are not honouring Israel;...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Unseen Blade: Words That Harm and the Wisdom of Restraint There is a teaching our sages delivered with sobering clarity: “Just as one may not wrong another in commerce, so too is it forbidden to wrong another with words.” This comparison, drawn from מסכת בבא מציעא (Masekhet Baba Metzia), exposes a profound truth—one we often ignore in our daily interactions. The pain of a financial loss may be measurable and reversible. The pain of a wound inflicted by the tongue,...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Why Is Steve Bannon Hiding His Epstein Tapes? It has been confirmed by multiple sources — including Bannon himself — that Steve Bannon recorded over 15 hours of interviews with Jeffrey Epstein in the months leading up to Epstein’s arrest and mysterious death. Bannon, a seasoned political operative and media strategist, has offered vague explanations over the years: the footage was intended for a documentary, perhaps titled The Monsters , exploring Epstein’s life, crimes, and...

The Charity Commission has concluded its compliance case into Nottingham Islam Information Point following significant regulatory...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Zionism Is Judaism: The Cowardice of Cloaked Antisemitism There is a growing trend among those who oppose the existence of מדינת ישראל to claim that their views are not antisemitic, because they “only” oppose Zionism. They insist that being “anti-Zionist” is not the same as being “anti-Jewish.” But this is a falsehood — not just politically, but theologically. The separation of Jews from Zionism is not only a modern invention; it is a distortion that is fundamentally...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Image Credit: The Met: Live in HD – Verdi’s Aida (Encore Screening - 2018) The opera Aida was composed by...

International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper The government’s Immigration...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen There’s no question that the challenges we Jews are facing at this moment , internally and...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen I don’t usually send out the ideas of others. But this is an exception. The modest man who wrote...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen I have the pleasure of lecturing weekly on the Bible. We are now in the first Book of Shmuel...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Yaakov Herzog As we approach Pesach/Passover, I like to reminisce about past experiences. One I particularly...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen I have the pleasure of lecturing weekly on the Bible. We are now in the first Book of Shmuel...

The UK underlines concerns at the adoption of laws by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska in violation of the Dayton Agreements,...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Trump’s Executive Orders on Gender and DEI: A Long-Overdue Pushback Against Radicalism If you had asked me before Barack Obama’s presidency whether the Federal government needed to concern itself with issues like gender identity or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), I would have laughed at you. These were not topics that belonged in the realm of governance. But then came Obama, who turned the country upside down and fundamentally changed the rules of engagement. His...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen There are very different reasons why Jews have always migrated, and many have assimilated. When...

Bereishit Chapters 44-47:27 - Politics by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Yosef comes across as a consummate politician. It starts...

The Health and Social Care Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on puberty-suppressing hormones on 11 December The Rt Hon...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Acquittal of Daniel Penny: A Forceful Rejection of the BLM Narrative and Wokeness The recent acquittal of Daniel Penny in New York is a watershed moment in America’s battle against the corrosive narratives of race and identity politics. Penny, a former Marine, acted to protect fellow train passengers from an erratic and aggressive Jordan Neely, an encounter that tragically resulted in Neely’s death. A jury’s refusal to accept the prosecution’s racially charged arguments...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Wisdom of Silence: Avoiding Fruitless Arguments in the Age of Social Media Social media, once envisioned as a platform for meaningful connection and the free exchange of ideas, has increasingly devolved into a digital battleground. Each day, millions engage in heated debates over politics, religion, and culture, often without any hope of changing hearts or minds. Instead, these arguments leave participants frustrated, drained, and further entrenched in their positions....

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen People are asking why now are we experiencing such a tsunami of hatred? A kind of MaNishtanah moment. There are...

Mayside Books is delighted to announce the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s enchanting play, The Tempest: A Tale of Magic and Redemption . This edition is part of Mayside Books’ curated collection of literary classics, offering readers fresh insights into one of Shakespeare’s most magical and thought-provoking works. This edition features an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a UK-based columnist and author renowned for his analytical depth. Ben Ze’ev explores the play’s...

Mayside Books is proud to announce the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, King Lear: The Tragedy of Power and Madness . This edition, part of Mayside Books’ curated collection of literary classics, provides readers with fresh insights into one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and enduring works. This edition features an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a renowned UK-based columnist and author. In his insightful commentary, ben Ze’ev delves into the play’s...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen While the world’s attention has been focused on the American election, there has been a far less publicized, but...

Mayside Books is proud to announce the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Othello: Betrayal and Jealousy . This beautifully crafted edition is part of Mayside Books’ collection of reimagined literary classics, designed to bring fresh insight and accessibility to the works of history’s greatest authors. Featuring an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a renowned UK-based columnist and author, this edition delves into the enduring themes of Shakespeare’s...

Mayside Books is proud to announce the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s timeless love story, Romeo and Juliet: The Tragedy of the Star-Crossed Lovers . As part of Mayside Books’ collection of reimagined classics, this edition offers readers fresh insights into one of the most enduring tales of passion, fate, and tragedy. This edition features an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a UK-based columnist and author renowned for his thoughtful analyses. In his introduction,...

Mayside Books proudly announces the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Hamlet: The Tragedy of the Danish Prince . This latest offering in Mayside Books’ reimagined classics collection provides fresh insights into one of the most iconic works in the history of literature. This edition features an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a UK-based columnist and author known for his in-depth analyses and thought-provoking perspectives. Ben Ze’ev’s introduction...

Mayside Books is thrilled to announce the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s dark and gripping tragedy, Macbeth: The Scottish Play Unveiled . This latest addition to Mayside Books’ collection of reimagined literary classics offers fresh insights into one of Shakespeare’s most haunting masterpieces. This edition features an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a distinguished UK-based columnist and author known for his thought-provoking perspectives. Ben Ze’ev’s introduction...

Mayside Books is delighted to announce the release of a new edition of William Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Tale of Love and Mischief . This edition is part of Mayside Books’ distinguished collection of reimagined literary classics, designed to provide readers with fresh insights into some of the world’s most beloved works. Featuring an original introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev, a respected UK-based columnist and author, this edition explores the play’s whimsical...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen We now live in a world of black and white. Either you are for something or you're against. There are no nuances, no...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Yes, of course, I was delighted to hear that Sinwar met the violent end that he deserved. As the prophetess Deborah...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Militant Rule: Hezbollah's Unchecked Control in Lebanon Hezbollah's rise to power and control over Lebanon has been a gradual process that involved a combination of military, political, and social strategies. Here's an overview of how Hezbollah managed to gain significant control over Lebanon: Hezbollah (Party of god) was founded in the early 1980s in response to the Israeli advance into Lebanon in 1982. It was initially supported by Iran's Revolutionary Guard and served as a...

by Ram ben Ze'ev G-D Isn't on Anyone's Side In the modern world, it is common to hear that G-D is on the side of a certain country, family, or community. Politicians, so-called 'religious leaders', and public figures often invoke G-D's name to justify actions, align themselves with righteousness, or claim moral superiority. Whether it’s any of the nations or even Israel, people are often quick to assume that G-D favours their cause or supports their agenda. However, this perspective misses...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen I do not think that Israel has a better more articulate or fearless non -Jewish supporter of Israel than the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Kamala Harris’ Interview: Strategic Move or Unintended Admission? In a surprising yet calculated move, Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to her first interview in months. The interview, set to be conducted by CNN, a network often criticized for its Democratic bias, will be taped rather than broadcast live. What’s more intriguing is that Harris will not be facing the interview alone—her newly announced vice-presidential choice, Tim Walz, will be by her side, ostensibly...

The Charity Commission has published a report of its casework during the 2024 General Election, revealing a significant decline in...

The United States is deeply concerned by Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruling today ordering the dissolution of the Move Forward Party...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen The anniversary of Hillel Kook’s death was this week. A Jewish Walter Mitty and a colorful, complex, dual...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Why are we having difficulty coming to terms with this reality, the realization of how much we are hated ? As a...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Rabbi Meir Kahane, Z''L Rabbi Meir Kahane, a polarising figure in Jewish and Israeli history, left behind a legacy that continues to provoke intense debate. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, Kahane was a rabbi, political activist, and founder of the Jewish Defense League (JDL). His philosophy, characterised by a fierce advocacy for Jewish self-defense and a controversial approach to Israeli nationalism, remains influential among a growing segment of Jewish and Israeli...

On June 11, the United States will chair the Community of Democracies’ (CoD) 38th Governing Council Meeting in Warsaw, Poland. Acting...

Low trust in politics is the top reason given by those polled who said they were not going to vote in the next election 78% of GB adults...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Donald Rumsfeld, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney In the realm of U.S. foreign policy, the influence of neo-conservatism has been undeniable. Advocating for aggressive military interventions and expansive nation-building efforts, neo-conservatives have shaped America's approach to global affairs for decades. However, as we navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, it is imperative to re-evaluate the tenets of neo-con politics and chart a course that prioritizes...

by Ram ben Ze'ev U.S. Funding of State Sponsored Terrorism: A Paradox in Middle East Security In the labyrinth of geopolitics, the United States often finds itself entangled in paradoxes, where its actions seem to contradict its stated objectives. Two prominent examples of such paradoxes emerge in its dealings with Iran and Israel, where on one hand it is funding terrorism while with the other hand, it provides support through purported strategic alliances and military aid programs to combat...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen We Jews have always been a fractious, divided people, ever since the days of Moses. If we came together, it was to...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen In my youth, I always regarded free, reasoned, civilized speech to be one of the most important and positive...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Unveiling the Controversial Figure: Dissecting the Case of Disgraced Academic David Miller In the realms of academia, where knowledge is revered and integrity is paramount, controversies often arise when these principles are compromised. One such controversy that has recently rocked the academic world involves the figure of David Miller, whose actions and statements have stirred widespread condemnation and ignited fierce debates on the boundaries of academic freedom and...