British Prime Minister Teresa May

UK Prime Minister Theresa May adopts official anti-Semitism definition

United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May announced that her government will officially adopt a working definition of anti-Semitism, while also saying it is “disgusting” that anti-Semitic views are found in British politics.

“It is unacceptable that there is anti-Semitism in this country. It is even worse that incidents are reportedly on the rise. As a government we are making a real difference and adopting this measure is a groundbreaking step,” May said in a private lunch hosted by the Conservative Friends of Israel.

“It means there will be one definition of anti-Semitism—in essence, language or behaviour that displays hatred towards Jews because they are Jews—and anyone guilty of that will be called out on it,” she said.

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