Comic Relief in crisis as chairman quits over Gaza ceasefire call
Eric Salama says he thought charity's approach was 'profoundly wrong' after it signed petition that criticised Israeli bombing
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Eric Salama says he thought charity's approach was 'profoundly wrong' after it signed petition that criticised Israeli bombing
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Comic Relief has been plunged into crisis after its chairman resigned over the charity’s stance on Gaza, it can be revealed.
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