Protest over Damian Egan school visit 'very concerning', PM says
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Key Points:
- The planned visit of Jewish MP Damien Egan to Bristol Brunel Academy was postponed due to a pro-Palestine protest scheduled at the end of the school day, raising concerns about antisemitism and safety.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the delay as "very concerning," emphasizing that MPs should be able to visit any place in their constituency without fear of antisemitism, and announced increased government funding for school security.
- Cabot Learning Federation, which runs the school, denied cancelling the visit over political reasons, citing student safeguarding and police advice as the basis for postponement, and confirmed the visit has been rescheduled privately.
- The Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the local National Education Union welcomed the postponement, viewing
