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.
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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”.
Frank Field to employ ‘best legal minds’ to dispute Labour membership rules
Labour veteran Frank Field has said he will employ “the best legal minds” to dispute party rules which say he cannot return to the party after resigning the whip.
Frank Field told withdraw resignation or face expulsion from Labour party
Labour veteran Frank Field has been told to withdraw his resignation or face expulsion from the party.
Frank Field: I want to stand as a Labour MP under Jeremy Corbyn
Frank Field wants to stand as a Labour MP under Jeremy Corbyn at the next election.
PM calls on Corbyn to respond to claims of anti-Semitism
Prime Minister Theresa May has waded into the row over anti-Semitism in the Labour Party by calling on Jeremy Corbyn to directly respond to stinging criticism from a former chief rabbi.
Ex-chief rabbi brands Jeremy Corbyn an ‘anti-Semite’
A former chief rabbi has branded Jeremy Corbyn an “anti-Semite” and claimed the Labour leader’s remarks on Zionists are the most offensive by a senior politician since Enoch Powell’s “rivers of blood” speech.
Corbyn defends ‘Zionists’ comment as Tories report him to standards watchdog
Jeremy Corbyn has defended controversial comments he made five years ago regarding a group of British Zionists not understanding “English irony” but said he is more careful with his language now.
Corbyn defends ‘Zionists’ comment as Tories report him to standards watchdog
Jeremy Corbyn has defended controversial comments he made five years ago regarding a group of British Zionists not understanding “English irony” but said he is more careful with his language now.
Corbyn reported to MP standards watchdog by Tories over Zionist ‘irony’ comment
Jeremy Corbyn has been reported to the Parliamentary standards watchdog by the Conservatives over a comment he made suggesting some British Zionists did not understand “English irony”.
McDonnell: Corbyn’s comments on British Zionists taken out of context
Jeremy Corbyn’s suggestion that British Zionists “don’t understand English irony” have been taken out of context, the shadow chancellor has claimed.
Margaret Hodge faces online backlash over Corbyn clash comparison
Dame Margaret Hodge is facing an online backlash over her latest comments in Labour’s anti-Semitism row.
Dame Margaret Hodge likens Labour disciplinary investigation to Nazi Germany
Dame Margaret Hodge has likened a Labour Party disciplinary investigation into her conduct to the persecution faced by Jews in Nazi Germany.