John Woodcock
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John Woodcock is a Labour Party MP for Barrow and Furness. He was appointed chair of Labour Freinds of Israel in May 2011.
According to the Jewish Chronicle, he is 'seen as a rising star of the Labour Party'.[1]
He became a vice-chair of LFI in September 2010 and was appointed chair in May 2011 following the death of David Cairns.
On his appointment, he said:
- It is a tremendous honour to become chair of LFI and a big responsibility at such a difficult time for the Middle East peace process. I am taking over in sad circumstances after the death of David – my friend and a great friend of Israel over many years. I am determined to honour David's memory by taking forward his great passions: making the case for a two-state solution as the only route to lasting peace, and celebrating this great nation which is rooted in the progressive liberal values we all hold dear.
LFI director Jennifer Gerber described him as 'a vocal and committed friend of Israel'.[2]
Woodcock is a shadow minister for transport and previously worked as an aide to John Hutton and as a special adviser to Gordon Brown during his premiership.
Notes
- ↑ Marcus Dysch, Labour Friends of Israel name new chair, Jewish Chronicle, 5 July 2011, accessed 25 October 2012
- ↑ Marcus Dysch, Labour Friends of Israel name new chair, Jewish Chronicle, 5 July 2011, accessed 25 October 2012
