Everything you need to know about the probe into anti-Semitism in Labour
Scotland Yard is investigating allegations of anti-Semitic hate crimes within the Labour Party.
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Criminal probe launched into anti-Semitism within Labour
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations of anti-Semitic hate crimes within the Labour Party.
Police probe allegations of anti-Semitism linked to Labour
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations of anti-Semitic hate crimes within the Labour Party.
Nicola Sturgeon urged to investigate anti-Semitic blog post claims
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to launch an investigation into claims that SNP members promoted a “vile anti-Semitic blog” online.
Sturgeon warns of ‘horrific consequences’ of anti-Semitism after US shooting
Nicola Sturgeon has warned of the “horrific consequences” of anti-Semitism in the wake of a mass shooting at at US synagogue.
Chakrabarti: Better to make human rights arguments without referring to Nazis
It is better to make human rights arguments without referring to Nazis, the chairman of Labour’s anti-Semitism inquiry has suggested.
Raab brings Tories to their feet with emotive speech about father fleeing Nazis
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab was given a standing ovation after telling the Tory Party conference that he would fight anti-Semitism to his “last breath” in tribute to his father, who fled Nazi Europe.
‘Proud Jewish man’ Pinter would have backed Jeremy Corbyn, says actor Rylance
Jewish playwright Harold Pinter would approve of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party, Sir Mark Rylance has said.
Help me root out anti-Semitism from Labour, Jeremy Corbyn urges British Jews
Jeremy Corbyn has described Labour as an ally of Jews after admitting that the summer had been “tough” because of the anti-Semitism row that engulfed the party and his leadership.
Labour’s anti-Semitism woes continue as MPs take aim at Corbyn and union chiefs
Jeremy Corbyn and senior union chiefs have come under fire over their response to the anti-Semitism row which has engulfed Labour.
Corbyn defends record on anti-Semitism after ‘hurtful’ attack by ex-chief rabbi
Jeremy Corbyn has hit out at a former chief rabbi for comparing the Labour leader to Enoch Powell.
Theresa May: No excuses for anti-Semitism or calls for Israel boycott
There can be no excuses for anti-Semitism or “unacceptable” calls to boycott Israeli goods, Theresa May told leaders of the UK’s Jewish community.
Union boss ‘accuses Israel of starting anti-Semitism row to mask atrocities’
The leader of one of the country’s foremost trade unions has risked igniting further accusations of anti-Semitism within the Labour party by reportedly hinting Israel created the issue to mask its own “atrocities”.
Watson gives Labour general secretary until Christmas to halt anti-Semitism row
Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has suggested that the party’s general secretary should quit if the anti-Semitism row that has engulfed the party over the summer is not over by Christmas.
Labour MP sees off anti-Semitism rally censure as Corbyn refuses to intervene
Jeremy Corbyn has refused to intervene to prevent local activists targeting his internal party critics as one of Labour’s newest MPs – with one of the slimmest majorities – faced censure for attending an anti-Semitism rally.
Archbishop of Canterbury wades into Labour anti-Semitism row
The Archbishop of Canterbury has waded into the anti-Semitism row engulfing Labour after taking an apparent swipe at the party’s leadership.
Labour under Jeremy Corbyn a different party, says Tony Blair
Tony Blair has said he is unsure whether the Labour Party can be “taken back” by moderates.
Talk to us about anti-Semitism, Labour urges Jews as MPs back definition update
A senior member of Labour’s shadow cabinet has urged Jewish critics to “come back into the room” and engage with the party over its approach to anti-Semitism.
Labour anti-Semitism row: Jewish critics urged to resume discussions
A senior member of Labour’s shadow cabinet has urged Jewish critics to “come back into the room” and engage with the party over its approach to anti-Semitism.
Backlash over Labour’s attempts to resolve anti-Semitism row
Labour has been accused of giving racists a “get out of jail card” in a backlash over its latest move to deal with the anti-Semitism row engulfing the party.
Labour leadership backs down in row over anti-Semitism definition
Labour’s leadership has backed down in the row over the definition of anti-Semitism by adopting all of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s examples of prejudice against Jews.
Labour considers approach to tackling anti-Semitism
If Labour adopts an international definition of anti-Semitism it could be the “start of the journey” to rebuilding trust with the Jewish community, deputy leader Tom Watson said.
Labour ruling body considers anti-Semitism row
A Labour activist at the centre of a row over allegedly anti-Semitic comments was cheered as he arrived for a meeting of the party’s ruling body.
What is Labour’s anti-Semitism crisis about?
Labour’s ruling body is meeting to decide whether to fully adopt an internationally-recognised definition of anti-Semitism later. Here are some key questions answered about the flashpoint issue:
Labour ruling body to consider adopting anti-Semitism definition
Labour’s ruling body will decide whether to fully adopt an international definition of anti-Semitism as the row over the party’s response to the problem continued to simmer.
John McDonnell backs Labour adoption of full anti-Semitism definition
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has become the most senior Labour figure to call for the party to fully adopt an international definition of anti-Semitism.
Frank Field prepared to fight Labour over seat after ruling out by-election
Frank Field has said he will not trigger a by-election after resigning the Labour whip over the anti-Semitism row and allegations of bullying in the party.
Frank Field did not have to resign Labour whip over anti-Semitism row – Corbyn
Frank Field did not have to resign the Labour whip over the anti-Semitism row that has engulfed the party, Jeremy Corbyn has said.
Corbyn’s ‘vitriolic hatred of Israel has blinded him to company he is keeping’
Jeremy Corbyn’s “vitriolic hatred of Israel” has blinded him to the company he keeps, a Jewish Labour MP has said.
Lord Blunkett calls for ‘Corbyn project’ rethink after Frank Field resigns
Labour former home secretary Lord David Blunkett has said that the resignation of veteran MP Frank Field means the party faces “irrelevance” unless the situation is used as a “catalyst for seismic change”.