As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?

"The most recent research into the voting preferences of British Jews found support for the Greens was higher than support for Reform in 2025. But among community leaders at the forefront of the fight against anti-Jewish racism, there is a belief that the right is increasingly benefiting from fading trust in the left. Raphi Bloom, of the Jewish Representative Council, said Labour had long been seen as a natural home for Jewish values of social responsibility. But he said the Jeremy Corbyn era had weakened the bond, while attacks and abuse since the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel had pushed a numb"

Rabbi Charley Baginsky described feeling apprehensive before speaking at a central London rally against antisemitism, where boos were heard. Similar jeering occurred the previous year when she and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke outside Downing Street, including boos directed at government minister Pat McFadden and, after some crowd reaction, at Liberal Democrat Ed Davey. Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were received more warmly by parts of the crowd. The reactions reflect feelings among some liberal and leftwing British Jews that they are becoming isolated as right-leaning figures take the lead in condemning antisemitism and defending Israel. Some believe antisemitism requires broad alliances with other minority communities and anti-racist movements, while others suspect parts of those spaces tolerate hostility toward Jews. Recent research shows higher support for the Greens than Reform among British Jews in 2025, and community leaders believe the right is benefiting from fading trust in the left. Raphi Bloom said Labour had long been seen as aligned with Jewish social responsibility, but the Jeremy Corbyn era and post–7 October 2023 abuse have weakened that bond.

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