This post-election analysis first appeared in the Jewish News on 10 May 2021
First, the good news.
The London Assembly constituency of Barnet & Camden, which is the biggest Jewish ‘seat’ to be contested at any election, was comfortably held by Labour.
Jewish Labour Movement member Anne Clarke, who takes over the reins of Andrew Dismore — a true friend of our community — has big shoes to fill, but she’ll do a fine job. Along with wins in Brent & Harrow and Enfield & Haringey for JLM supporters — we have strong representation in City Hall.
