Overview
- Damien Egan’s planned visit to Bristol Brunel Academy was canceled in September after pressure from the Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign and local NEU members.
- Campaigners cited safeguarding concerns and highlighted Egan’s role as vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel to oppose the visit.
- Social media posts from local groups celebrated the outcome as a victory for parents, teachers and the community.
- Communities Secretary Steve Reed revealed the case at the Jewish Labour Movement conference, calling it an outrage and saying those responsible would be held to account.
- Egan, who is Jewish, has faced threats since becoming an MP in 2024 and has been offered enhanced security, with no formal sanctions or investigations announced so far.