MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests
Summary
A planned visit by Jewish MP Damien Egan to a school in Bristol was canceled due to concerns from pro-Palestine campaigners. The event was initially canceled because of protests but has been rescheduled with police advice. The situation was highlighted by UK Communities Secretary Steve Reed, emphasizing the issue of political tensions affecting school events.Key Facts
- Damien Egan is a Jewish MP for Bristol North East.
- A planned visit to a school was canceled because of planned protests by pro-Palestine groups.
- The protest was organized by Palestine Solidarity Bristol due to Egan's support for Israel.
- Communities Secretary Steve Reed spoke about the issue without naming Egan specifically.
- The school cited safety concerns due to a protest near the school grounds.
- The school rescheduled the visit and consulted with the police for advice.
- The Palestine Solidarity Bristol group celebrated the cancellation on social media.
- The National Education Union and other local groups were reportedly involved in raising concerns.
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