In a recent article, I examined the impact of openly activist antizionist student leaders holding prominent Guild and Students’ Union positions, focusing in particular on figures like Antonia Listrat. Despite being elected to represent the full student body, her tenure reflected a consistent prioritisation of ideological campaigning over student representation. That included promoting BDS, legitimising misinformation about Israel, and dismissing or excusing hostility toward students who disagreed with her views.

This year’s Guild elections offered a test of whether that approach would continue.

Listrat ran again in the 2026 election, this time alongside a coordinated slate calling itself the “Liberation Committee.” Their campaign made clear that their focus remained on advancing a specific political agenda centred on Israel rather than addressing the day-to-day concerns of students on campus. 

Hoping to better understand their platform, I approached their stand to ask questions and have a conversation. That attempt ended almost immediately once they learned I was Jewish. I was told to move along and no further discussion was entertained.

Listrat herself did not win re-election. However, several members of her cohort........

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