The postponement of Jewish Member of Parliament Damien Egan's visit to Bristol Brunel Academy due to planned protests by pro-Palestine activists has drawn concern from the prime minister and other senior politicians. The school, managed by Cabot Learning Federation, denied that the delay was related to Egan's association with the Labour Friends of Israel group, citing student safeguarding as the sole reason for rescheduling the visit. The incident has sparked debate, with some groups hailing the postponement as a victory for community action, while others have condemned it as an example of antisemitism. The government has responded by pledging increased funding for school security and support, emphasizing that all Members of Parliament should be able to visit schools in their constituencies without fear.
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