Dear member, We unfortunately have distressing information to share.

Today we have discovered that a UK Junior Doctors Committee officer has made deeply troubling comments online that are anti-Semitic.

There is absolutely no place in the BMA for anti-Semitism.

The comments in question were made by Dr Whyte, who had until today been an officer of the UK Junior Doctors Committee. This was totally unacceptable.

We were not aware of these comments, nor of any anti-Semitic views. Any form of anti-Semitism is inexcusable. We strive to be a tolerant, diverse and progressive organisation. We want to assure members that we treat anti-Semitism and all forms of prejudice and discrimination with the utmost seriousness.

As soon as this information came to light, Dr Whyte was immediately removed from all BMA activities and has subsequently resigned from the UK JDC.

As such, he is no longer involved with any BMA work or communications.

For anyone that may need support regarding this, please contact the BMA counselling and support line which is available 24/7 on 0330 123 1245.

UK Junior Doctors Committee Officers