I was pleased to meet with officers of the Jewish Representative Council of Manchester last night.

They are meeting local candidates to highlight issues of concern to the organisation and find out candidates views on issues of concern to the Jewish community.

I think it is fair to say there was a frank exchange of views, I spoke openly about issues and hopefully reassured the JRC about issues such as faith schools, anti-semitism, Foreign policy towards Israel  amongst others.

It was a very pleasant meeting, I would offer my thanks to Mrs Barbara Goldstone and colleagues, Frank and Sydney Baigel for allowing me the opportunity to meet with them.