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Teenagers from the West Bank to visit Bedford and share their experience of living in Palestine

A Bedford group twinned with a village in Palestine is welcoming a group of teenage visitors from the West Bank. Bedford Friends of Al Walaja is bringing the group to Bedford on Thursday...

Bedford councillors back call to review pension fund investments linked to Gaza conflict

Bedford Borough councillors have backed calls to review Bedfordshire Pension Fund investments linked to the Gaza conflict after a petition signed by more than 300 residents...

Letters: Bedford campaigners mount roadside protest against the “genocide” in Gaza

On Saturday, 27 September, more than 60 Bedfordians held a roadside protest and peace rally on Bedford High Street. The protest was organised by Bedford Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)...

Bedford MP signs open letter to PM urging UK to recognise Palestinian state

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin (Labour), is among 255 MPs representing nine different parties who have signed an open letter urging the Prime Minister to recognise...

Local pension fund urged to “listen” over Israel/Gaza conflict concerns

Bedfordshire Pension Fund has been urged "to listen" to scheme members and residents and begin divestment away from companies involved in the Israel/Gaza conflict. But the pension...

Monthly column: Now, more than ever, we must hold on to that sense of community spirit

As we approach the festive season, it is a time of reflection, hope, and togetherness. Christmas often brings with it a chance to pause, take stock, and express gratitude for...

Bedford & Kempston MP uses first question to new PM to highlight need for ceasefire in Gaza

Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin (Labour), has used the first session of Prime Minister’s Questions under the new Government, to ask Prime Minister Keir Starmer, what further...

Letter: Advocating peace is commendable but the Israel-Palestine conflict is complex

I write in response to Ben Foley’s letter advocating for a bilateral ceasefire and immediate recognition of Palestine. While advocating for peace is commendable, it is...

Letters: I will continue to proudly call for an immediate bilateral ceasefire and immediate recognition of Palestine

Jakob Whiten criticises me for raising the issue of Gaza in the General Election. In this country, foreign policy is determined by the Government, which is in turn selected by General...

Letters: Green Party candidate is wrong to use Gaza as a political football

This letter is in response to your article, Gaza top priority for Bedford and Kempston voters, claims Green candidate. I want to highlight that I have not met more than ten residents in this...

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