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Screen capture from video of UK Labour Party city councilor Aysha Raza. (YouTube)
October 23, 2019, 10:51 am
UK Labour party shortlists for Parliament two members reported for anti-Semitism
Aysha Raza’s and Luke Cresswell’s candidacies still need approval by party’s National Executive Committee
By Stuart Winer
Jackie Walker, vice-chair of Momentum, the Labour group that supports party leader Jeremy Corbyn. (Youtube screenshot)
From the WebMarch 27, 2019, 7:01 pm
UK Labour Party expels former Momentum vice-chair Jackie Walker
Left-wing activist kicked out over charges she made comments that were ‘grossly detrimental’ to the party, UK Jewish News reports
Britain's Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his house in London ahead of a meeting of the party's National executive Committee, in London, Tuesday Sept. 4, 2018 (Nick Ansell/PA via AP)
September 4, 2018, 11:38 pm
Corbyn tried in vain to give Labour the okay to say Israel’s existence is racist
Party leader, himself accused of anti-Semitism, was rebuffed when asserting it should not be regarded as anti-Semitic to call Israel, or the circumstances of its foundation, racist
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Illustrative: Demonstrators hold placards as they protest outside the headquarters of Britain's opposition Labour party in central London on September 4, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS)
September 4, 2018, 10:35 pm
UK Jewish groups divided on Labour’s adoption of anti-Semitism definition
While Labour Friends of Israel and Labour Against Anti-Semitism slam addition stressing ‘free speech’ on Israel, Board of Deputies welcomes it as a first step
By Michael Bachner, ToI Staff and David P. Alexander
Demonstrators hold placards and flags of Israel as they protest outside the headquarters of Britain's opposition Labour party in central London on September 4, 2018. (AFP/ DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS)
September 4, 2018, 8:25 pm
UK Labour adopts full anti-Semitism definition, but adds ‘free speech’ caveat
Labour Friends of Israel says Corbyn ‘totally undermines’ decision to accept full definition by including ‘unnecessary’ clarification; Board of Deputies hails ‘long overdue’ move
By ToI Staff and Agencies
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in an interview with Iran's PressTV in 2011. (Twitter screenshot)
August 8, 2018, 10:21 am
Footage emerges of Corbyn saying BBC ‘biased’ toward ‘Israel’s right to exist’
In 2011 interview with Iran’s Press TV, which surfaced Tuesday amid party’s anti-Semitism row, Labour leader accuses Israeli government of undue ‘pressure’ on broadcaster
By ToI Staff
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival in Tolpuddle, England, on July 22, 2018. (Ben Birchall/PA via AP)
August 5, 2018, 10:30 am
Corbyn-supporting group says UK Jewish leaders fabricating anti-Semitism crisis
Labour Representation Committee, headed by ally of party chief, defends claim that Jewish ‘Trump fanatics’ initiated the scandal
By ToI Staff
MP Margaret Hodge. (YouTube screenshot)
July 19, 2018, 4:35 am
Jewish Labour MP who called Corbyn an anti-Semite says she ‘was right’ to do so
Margaret Hodge, who lost relatives in Holocaust, says leadership has responded to rising hatred arrogantly and dismissively, claims party now ‘a hostile environment for Jews’
By ToI Staff
Margaret Hodge MP (Chris McAndrew, Wikipedia)
July 18, 2018, 8:19 pm
‘Action will be taken’ against Jewish Labour MP who called Corbyn an anti-Semite
Margaret Hodge, fuming at new guidelines on anti-Semitism, accused party chief of not wanting Jewish people in Labour
By ToI Staff
Labour MP, Dame Margaret Hodge. (Flickr/The Institute for Government)
July 18, 2018, 10:51 am
Veteran UK Labour lawmaker calls Corbyn a ‘racist and anti-Semite’
MP Margaret Hodge, fuming at new guidelines on anti-Semitism, accuses party chief of no longer wanting Jewish people in the party
By ToI Staff
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, on January 26, 2017, in London, England. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
July 17, 2018, 6:59 pm
UK chief rabbi tears into Labour over anti-Semitism definition
Ephraim Mirvis says opposition party’s stance will send an ‘unprecedented message of contempt’ to British Jews
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of UK Labour party National Executive Committee member Christine Shawcroft. (YouTube)
April 1, 2018, 1:00 am
UK Labour official quits ruling body after backing Holocaust-denying candidate
Comedian Eddie Izzard to replace Christine Shawcroft, who had sought to overturn suspension of would-be councilor who shared article claiming Holocaust was a hoax
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of UK Labour party National Executive Committee member Christine Shawcroft. (YouTube)
March 31, 2018, 4:28 pm
Corbyn Passover message marred by top party official’s anti-Semitism scandal
Christine Shawcroft, forced to quit her position in Labour after defending Holocaust denier, says accusations only ‘being stirred up to attack Jeremy’
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of UK Labour party National Executive Committee member Christine Shawcroft. (YouTube)
March 29, 2018, 11:06 am
UK Labour official quits after backing candidate who posted Holocaust hoax link
Disciplinary board head Christine Shawcroft had sought to overturn suspension of would-be councilor who shared Holocaust denial article on Facebook
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
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