"I have a colleague who is Jewish, who has been banned from visiting a school and refused permission to visit a school in his own constituency, in case his presence inflames the teachers. That is an absolute outrage... and they will be called in, and they will be held to account for doing that, because you cannot have people with those kinds of attitudes teaching our children. You just can't have it."
"On 5 September, when the event had been due to go ahead, the Palestine Solidarity Bristol group published a social media post celebrating the cancellation. It said the event had been axed after "concerns were raised by the National Education Union trade union staff group, parents and local constituents". It said the cancellation was "a clear message" that politicians who support Israel's actions in Gaza "are not welcome in our schools"."
"In a statement to the Times, the school said it postponed Egan's appearance because of a planned protest near the school grounds, and said it had a concern it would clash with the end of the school day. The school rearranged a date for the MP's visit and contacted police for advice."
A visit by Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, to a school in his constituency was canceled after local pro-Palestine campaigners opposed the visit. Palestine Solidarity Bristol cited Egan's support for Israel and celebrated the cancellation, saying concerns were raised by the National Education Union staff group, parents and local constituents and that supporters of Israel's actions in Gaza are not welcome in schools. Communities Secretary Steve Reed condemned the cancellation as an "absolute outrage" and said those responsible would be held to account. The school said it postponed the visit due to a planned protest and potential clash with the end of the school day, rearranged the date and sought police advice.
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