Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallTuesday, 30 June 202614:30

Antisemitism on university campuses

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on antisemitism within UK university campuses. Mark Sewards (Labour, Leeds South West and Morley) is raising concerns about the scale and nature of antisemitic incidents affecting Jewish students in higher education institutions. The debate will examine the causes, institutional responses, and what action central government and universities should take to protect Jewish students and create safer campus environments.

Antisemitism on campuses has become a persistent policy concern, particularly since 2023–24, with Jewish students reporting harassment, discrimination, and safety concerns. The debate reflects wider national worry about rising antisemitism and the adequacy of safeguarding in educational institutions. Addressing this touches on universities' duty of care, free speech principles, and the government's responsibility to ensure equal access to education for all groups.

Education Culture & Community

MPs most likely to speak

Saqib BhattiConservative and Unionist Party

Meriden and Solihull East

Shadow Education — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, culture-community (66 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: opposed, education: opposed, culture-community: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Stephanie PeacockLabour Party

Barnsley South

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, culture-community (118 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, culture-community: neutral, education: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Helen HayesLabour Party

Dulwich and West Norwood

Spoken on education, culture-community (86 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: supportive, education: questioning, culture-community: supportive (30pts); Committee: education committee (Chair) (25pts)Voting record

Mark SewardsLabour Party

Leeds South West and Morley

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Damian HindsConservative and Unionist Party

East Hampshire

Spoken on education, culture-community (78 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: opposed, education: questioning, education: neutral (30pts); Committee: culture, media and sport committee (20pts)Voting record

Antisemitism on university campuses

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