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James Murray says PM has approached Middle East crisis with a ‘cool head’ amid repeated criticism of UK’s position from US presidentThe government has announced details of its review of antisemitism in England’s schools and colleges, with the Department for Education naming its former permanent secretary David Bell to lead the independent inquiry.Bell, a former Ofsted chief inspector and currently vice-chancellor of the University of Sunderland, is to look at how schools and colleges “identify, respond to and prevent antisemitism,” and issue a report in autumn. Bell said:I will come at this review with an open and independent mind. I will review both policy and practice to ensure that everyone can learn free from prejudice and hate. I am also keen to know more about those institutions who are tacking antisemitism effectively so that lessons can be shared widely across the education system. Continue reading…