CHRIS CROSSED: Far-left turns on Chris Williamson over defence of antisemite
Far-left figures turn on Corbynista MP Chris Williamson MP over his defence of antisemite Gilad Atzmon.
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Candidate blocked by NEC over antisemitism tweets
Labour’s NEC have decided not to endorse Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt to stand for Parliament in South Thanet following a row about antisemitic tweets.
Report alleging media “distortions” of antisemitism crisis riddled with bias
Media Reform Coalition report branding coverage of Labour antisemitism as "misleading" was authored by member of group founded to challenge antisemitism allegations.
BEYOND SCRUTONY: New Tory housing tsar is friend of Viktor Orbán and claimed Hungarian Jews form part of “Soros Empire”
New housing Tsar Roger Scruton praised far-right Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán and claimed Jewish intelligentsia were part of “Soros Empire”.
Far-left Labour members remove commitment to “recognise” and “oppose antisemitism” from Pittsburgh motion
Southend West CLP amended motion expressing solidarity with victims of Pittsburgh attack to remove commitment to “recognise” and “oppose antisemitism”.
STEPHEN WORSE: Momentum NCC candidate opposed IHRA definition and backed campaign to deregister antisemitism charity
Far-left NCC candidate Stephen Marks opposed the IHRA definition of antisemitism now adopted by Labour, and backed a campaign to deregister a charity exposing the party’s problems.
Momentum NCC candidate called for reinstatement of Jackie Walker
NCC candidate Stephen Marks backed subjects of ongoing antisemitism cases including Jackie Walker, raising questions over his suitability for role on Labour’s disciplinary committee.
Questions on antisemitism and Israel off limits at McDonnell event
Attendees have been banned from asking questions about antisemitism or Israel at an event with John McDonnell tonight in support of a member of the far-left JVL group.
Far-left split over JVL candidate for Labour’s disciplinary committee
Jon Lansman’s Momentum pitted against Peter Willsman’s CLPD in row over seat for JVL member on antisemitism committee.
Labour misses SECOND antisemitism deadline
General secretary Jennie Formby misses latest September deadline set by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell.