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The IHRA’s ‘monopoly’ on defining anti-semitism could be about to end with a new set of guidelines to assist in identifying real anti-Jewish prejudice while upholding free speech on Israel, Palestine and zionism. DAVID ROSENBERG explains
A demonstrator releases a smoke flare in front of a mural on Cable Street in the East End of London

I ONCE heard Tony Benn giving a speech at Conway Hall in which he revealed the “most dangerous word in the English language.” 

Only three letters long, but it had the power to elevate one perspective, and dismiss, reject, and encourage vilification of all others on the subject being discussed. 

The word was “THE.” 

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