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Israel, Palestine and the Labour party history that has made Keir Starmer's position so difficult

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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I can’t think of any colony or mandate that was as demanding intellectually and emotionally as Palestine.

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  • I can’t think of any colony or mandate that was as demanding intellectually and emotionally as Palestine.
  • I said: “I found the British still very emotional about Palestine.
  • Why?” And he said: “It’s associated, don’t you think with partisanship with one side or the other.
  • I can’t think of any colony or mandate that was as demanding intellectually and emotionally as Palestine.
  • Mayhew, a staunch anti-communist, found himself out of sync with the zeitgeist and abandoned Labour for the Liberal Party.

Internal rivalries

  • There has thus been a powerful tendency for the antagonisms of the Arab-Israeli conflict to map onto Labour’s own internal rivalries and the factional battle for control over the party.
  • Between 1945 and 1967, this usually manifested itself as a clash between a pro-Zionist left and an anti-Zionist right.

Starmer’s predicament

  • Keir Starmer’s political positioning on the 2023 Gaza conflict is shaped by his experience of the more recent chapters of that history.
  • He has sought to rebuild trust with the British Jewish community and distance the party from what many see as the toxic image it acquired under Corbyn.
  • These are all pressures and dangers that can be expected to grow as the Gaza conflict intensifies and its human costs mount.


James Vaughan is affiliated with the Jewish Labour Movement

Israel: unpopular judicial reform involves repeal of law set up under British colonial rule in Palestine – here’s what that tells us

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Israel’s parliament has voted to significantly shrink the power of the country’s supreme court as part of a long-telegraphed plan that has bitterly divided the country.

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  • Israel’s parliament has voted to significantly shrink the power of the country’s supreme court as part of a long-telegraphed plan that has bitterly divided the country.
  • In a highly controversial vote boycotted by the opposition, the Knesset – or parliament – struck down the “rule of reasonableness” that had previously enabled the supreme court to overrule government decisions.

Palestine and the mandate system

    • In 1922, the newly created League of Nations added a veneer of international legitimacy to the British occupation when it granted the Mandate for Palestine.
    • In the case of Palestine, the Balfour declaration of 1917 was inserted into the text of the mandate.
    • The British system of rule in Palestine provided much of the basis for the subsequent Israeli state.

Israel’s emergency regulations

    • On establishment in 1948, Israel also adopted the mandate’s defence (emergency) regulations, which provided extensive powers for cracking down on insurgency and political opposition.
    • The regulations have remained in place in Israel ever since, meaning that the country has always existed in an official state of emergency.
    • To this day, Israel continues to use the regulations to deploy punitive measures in the occupied Palestinian territories.

What this tells us

    • As the British Empire’s impact remains something of a toxic debate in the UK today, this provides an important perspective.
    • However, this set-up highlights how Israel itself operates as a colonial power over Palestinians – despite protestations to the contrary.
    • As the protesters claim they are fighting for democracy, it is worth considering this difference – along with the undemocratic origins of the laws themselves.

Balfour Beatty, Metcon Joint Venture Selected for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Construction Program

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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Balfour Beatty’s Building operations and joint venture partner Metcon Inc., in association with Right Build and Varnedoe Construction, have been selected by Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority to deliver an approximately $650 million phased construction program at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

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  • Balfour Beatty’s Building operations and joint venture partner Metcon Inc., in association with Right Build and Varnedoe Construction, have been selected by Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority to deliver an approximately $650 million phased construction program at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
  • “Balfour Beatty is honored to continue our more than 10-year relationship with Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority,” said Trent Johnson, Balfour Beatty operations director in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Contracting for the construction program will be phased through multiple amendments as design, preconstruction and construction activities progress.
  • The Balfour Beatty-led joint venture will execute master agreements for the Parking Economy 3 expansion, Aviation Parkway and National Guard Drive improvements and Terminal 2 Landslide Expansion program in March 2023.

Connections Health Solutions Adds Respected Behavioral Health Leaders to Fuel Growth in Arizona and Key Markets Nationwide

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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PHOENIX, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connections Health Solutions, the leading innovator in immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, today announced the addition of two senior leaders to its operations and legal teams. Joel Conger joins as Market President in Arizona, focused on growing the Company's reach and impact within the state and identifying opportunities to enhance operations and patient-care delivery. Jay Balfour will serve the organization as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, overseeing all legal matters.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connections Health Solutions , the leading innovator in immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, today announced the addition of two senior leaders to its operations and legal teams.
  • Conger brings more than 25 years of experience to Connections and has spent much of his career serving the behavioral health community in Arizona.
  • He joins Connections from Molina Healthcare (NYSE: MOH) where he led growth, strategy, and proposals as the Associate Vice President of Behavioral Health.
  • Connections Health Solutions, LLC is the leading innovator of behavioral health crisis care.

Madison Newbond Hotel Lending Platform Originates $20 Million Loan for the Balfour Hotel in Miami Beach

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Newbond, the institutional lending platform of Madison Realty Capital and Newbond Holdings that provides first mortgages, mezzanine loans and preferred equity to hotel owners and developers nationwide, today announced that it has provided a $20 million loan to FullG Capitals equity sponsorship group for the acquisition of the Balfour Hotel Miami Beach (the Balfour), an independent boutique hotel located at 350 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Newbond, the institutional lending platform of Madison Realty Capital and Newbond Holdings that provides first mortgages, mezzanine loans and preferred equity to hotel owners and developers nationwide, today announced that it has provided a $20 million loan to FullG Capitals equity sponsorship group for the acquisition of the Balfour Hotel Miami Beach (the Balfour), an independent boutique hotel located at 350 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida.
  • We are thrilled to leverage Madison Newbonds attractive financing capabilities to complete the acquisition of the Balfour.
  • Madison Realty Capital has significant experience investing in hotel and luxury condominium developments in Miami and across South Florida.
  • Madison Newbond launched in November 2021 with approximately $500 million of initial lending capacity and has plans to add scale in line with existing opportunities.

1-800 Contacts Appoints Angie Balfour as Chief People Officer

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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DRAPER, Utah, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800 Contacts, the largest retailer of contact lenses in the United States, today announced that Angie Balfour has joined as the company's Chief People Officer. Balfour brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources and will lead 1-800 Contacts' people department across people operations, recruiting, total rewards, and professional development.

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  • DRAPER, Utah, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800 Contacts , the largest retailer of contact lenses in the United States, today announced that Angie Balfour has joined as the company's Chief People Officer.
  • I'm excited to welcome Angie to the team as our new Chief People Officer to help us continually refine our relentless commitment to our employees and deliver an unparalleled customer experience," said 1-800 Contacts CEO John Graham.
  • Balfour most recently served as Weave's Chief People Officer, during which the Utah-based software company maintained its "People First" culture through rapid growth and its initial public offering.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to join 1-800 Contacts' team as its new Chief People Officer," said Balfour.

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Awards 49 Residents with College Scholarships

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation , Balfour Beatty Communities non-profit organization, announced today that it has awarded 49 scholarships totaling more than $120, 000 to residents spanning the companys three portfoliosmilitary housing, multifamily housing, and student housing.

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  • Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation , Balfour Beatty Communities non-profit organization, announced today that it has awarded 49 scholarships totaling more than $120, 000 to residents spanning the companys three portfoliosmilitary housing, multifamily housing, and student housing.
  • Balfour Beatty Communities is focused on delivering exceptional living experiences for all of its residents and the annual scholarship program is an important area where the Foundation is making a meaningful difference, said Kathleen Grim, Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation board member.
  • Since its inception in 2007, the foundation has awarded more than 550 scholarships totaling more than $1.3 million to deserving residents living at military, multifamily and student housing communities owned and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities.
  • Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is a non-profit organization that principally focuses on supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents who live in communities owned and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC.

Balfour Beatty’s US Operations Hires Marla Storm as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Marla Storm as the companys new senior vice president & chief human resources officer for its Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the U.S.

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  • Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Marla Storm as the companys new senior vice president & chief human resources officer for its Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the U.S.
  • We are excited to welcome Marla to the Balfour Beatty team, said Eric Stenman, Balfour Beatty U.S. president.
  • The newly consolidated chief human resources officer role emphasizes Balfour Beattys people-first commitment to our teammates across our organization and advances our companys responsibilities in managing human resources at a shared service level.
  • She also holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and has completed The RBL Groups Human Resource Learning Partnership for senior-level human resources professionals from leading global companies.

Balfour Beatty Promotes Leslee Mallinson to Senior Vice President

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Leslee Mallinson to senior vice president of Brand and Communications for the companys national operations.

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  • Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Leslee Mallinson to senior vice president of Brand and Communications for the companys national operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220113005707/en/
    Leslee Mallinson promoted to senior vice president, Brand and Communication at Balfour Beatty.
  • We are pleased to announce Leslees promotion to senior vice president of Brand and Communications at Balfour Beatty, said Eric Stenman, president of Balfour Beatty U.S. Leslee is an esteemed partner on the executive leadership team who holds the bar high for us to not only focus on our overall business strategy, but our most valuable asset our people.
  • Leslee is a graduate of Austin College and Southern Methodist University and is an active volunteer in the Dallas community in which Balfour Beatty helped build.

Technip Energies and GE Gas Power Awarded FEED Study for Teesside Power, Carbon Capture and Compression Project in the UK

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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This FEED study covers design and technical solutions development for NZT Powers proposed 860MW power station and carbon capture facility.

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  • This FEED study covers design and technical solutions development for NZT Powers proposed 860MW power station and carbon capture facility.
  • The Technip Energies and GE Gas Power consortium will use Shell Cansolv CO2 capture technology with a planned capture capacity of 2 mtpa(1) and will be supported by Balfour Beatty for the construction.
  • Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: We are honoured to have been selected, along with GE Gas Power, our consortium partner, to work on Net-Zero Teesside Power, a flagship carbon capture project in the UK energy sector.
  • GE Gas Power is a world leader in natural gas power technology, services, and solutions.