(Jewish Group) Theresa May unveils statue of 'virulently antisemitic' first woman MP

[Behind the Aegis]

Theresa May has unveiled a statue of Nancy Astor, the first female MP to sit in parliament, as campaigners asked that the pioneering politician's “virulent antisemitism” was also remembered.

The bronze monument, installed in Plymouth to commemorate the 100th anniversary of her election, was also visited by Boris Johnson and Rebecca Smith, the Conservative candidate for Plymouth Sutton.

Campaign Against Anti-Semitism celebrated Astor as a “trailblazer for women in politics” but said her views towards Jewish communities needed to be remembered.

A spokesperson said Astor “held appalling views on Jews and Nazi Germany” and called it “vital that context should be provided for passersby about not only her achievements but also her virulent antisemitism”.

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Interesting. Shows the complicated nature of the past.

[MosheFeingold]

1. If we erect statutes of only perfect people

We won't have many statues. Perhaps that is the reason for the Commandment.

I view this as things like Christopher Columbus, George Washington, or whomever. I can point to lots of bad things each one did.

You erect the statutes to remember the good parts.