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Teachers' union boss squirms over 'globalise the intifada' call

Daniel Kebede, the leader of Britain's largest teaching union, has pledged not to repeat his previous call for pro-Palestinian supporters to 'globalise the intifada'. The promise comes after controversy surrounding the cancellation of Jewish Labour MP Damien Egan's visit to a Bristol school, following pressure from pro-Palestinian activists who cited his links to Labour Friends of Israel. Kebede clarified that the union's national position did not support the cancellation and stated that local union groups do not have the authority to block such visits. He acknowledged the sensitivity of his past remarks and committed to avoiding similar language while serving as general secretary. The incident has drawn condemnation from political leaders, with concerns raised about anti-Semitism and the right of MPs to visit schools without fear.

Original article source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15466693/Squirming-teachers-union-boss-says-hell-no-longer-call-pro-Palestinians-globalise-intifada-hes-grilled-cancellation-Jewish-MPs-school-visit.html
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