Rabbi means teacher, and I see the role of chief rabbi as chief teacher.

Rabbi means teacher, and I see the role of chief rabbi as chief teacher.

The comments by the Leader of the Labour Party [Jeremy Corbyn] at the launch, however they were intended, are themselves offensive, and rather than rebuilding trust among the Jewish community, are likely to cause even greater concern.

Britain has been good to the Jews, and the Jews have been good for Britain.

Full and unhesitating implementation of the report's findings must now follow. I call upon the Labour Party to guarantee that there will be zero tolerance of antisemitism.

I feel very privileged indeed to be appointed to be the next Chief Rabbi.