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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 465

Tom Watson

In this file photo dated March 31, 2019, Tom Watson, Britain's main opposition Labour Party Deputy Leader seen in London. In an announcement Wednesday Nov. 6, 2019, Watson has said he will not be seeking re-election in the forthcoming Dec. 12, General Election, and is stepping down as deputy leader of the Labour Party. (Dominic Lipinski/PA FILE via AP)
November 7, 2019, 2:03 am
Tom Watson, UK Labour No.2 and top voice against anti-Semitism in party, resigns
Watson’s departure a blow to dwindling moderate wing of party, leaves hard-left leader Jeremy Corbyn with little opposition over issues like Brexit and anti-Israel stance
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Labour Party leader MP Jeremy Corbyn stands on stage during the party annual conference in Brighton, England, September 21, 2019. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)
September 25, 2019, 6:11 pm
UK Labour group raffles off cartoons The Guardian nixed as possibly anti-Semitic
Party leader Corbyn’s wife spotted at fringe event, held at annual conference that included speeches by members expelled for anti-Semitic remarks
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, walking along the promenade, arrives for the Labour Party Conference at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, September 21, 2019. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)
September 23, 2019, 11:18 pm
UK Labour overwhelmingly backs anti-Israel agenda should Corbyn take power
As Palestinian flags fly and ‘Free Palestine’ is chanted, Labour abandons longtime opposition to BDS, appears to back ‘right of return’; Labour Friends of Israel: Another dark day
By Robert Philpot
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, left, talks with deputy leader Tom Watson, during the start of the party's annual conference in Liverpool, England, September 23, 2018. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
July 13, 2019, 11:17 am
Corbyn allies lash Labour deputy chief for criticizing response to anti-Semitism
General Secretary Jennie Formby, who is alleged to have interfered in party probes of anti-Semitism, accuses Tom Watson of ‘traducing’ her reputation as she undergoes chemotherapy
By ToI Staff
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his house in north London, on June 12, 2019. (Isabel Infantes/AFP)
July 7, 2019, 7:38 pm
Rift opens in UK Labour over whistle-blowers ahead of anti-Semitism exposé
Party said to threaten to sue ex-members who spoke to BBC in upcoming investigation; Corbyn’s deputy says ‘silencing staff members’ is ‘as futile as it is stupid’
By Michael Bachner
Ellie Reeves MP addresses the House of Parliament in London on 14 July 2017 (screen grab)
July 3, 2019, 2:50 pm
Labour MP faces no-confidence vote for criticizing party on anti-Semitism
Ellie Reeves part of a group that called for whip to be taken away from MP who said party is ‘too apologetic’ to Jews
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Labour lawmaker Chris Williamson, seen in 2018 (Jack Taylor/Getty Images via JTA)
June 29, 2019, 12:00 am
Two days after reinstatement, Labour MP again suspended amid anti-Semitism row
Corbyn ally Chris Williamson loses whip while new decision on ban pending; senior members of UK opposition party decry ‘offensive and reputationally damaging’ decision to reinstate
By ToI Staff and Agencies
British Labour MP Chris Williamson. (YouTube screenshot)
June 28, 2019, 11:02 am
Labour lawmakers rap return of MP who said party too apologetic on anti-Semitism
In open letter, senior members of UK opposition party decry ‘offensive and reputationally damaging’ decision to reinstate Corbyn ally Chris Williamson
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A puppet head of Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May spearing a representation of the British Economy is taken on a march and rally organized by the pro-European People's Vote campaign for a second EU referendum in central London on March 23, 2019. (Isabel Infantes/AFP)
March 23, 2019, 4:44 pm
Hundreds of thousands march in London anti-Brexit rally
Protesters call for second referendum on Britain’s EU membership, as PM May launches renewed push to win approval for divorce deal
By Agencies
Then-independent MP Luciana Berger leaves Milbank Studios near Parliament in London on February 21, 2019. (Tolga Akmen/AFP)
March 1, 2019, 1:00 pm
Jewish MP’s split from Labour its ‘worst day of shame,’ deputy party head says
Luciana Berger’s departure marks low point in Labour’s 120-year history, Tom Watson says, while vowing to ‘root out’ anti-Semitism
By ToI Staff
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, left, talks with deputy leader Tom Watson, during the start of the party's annual conference in Liverpool, England, September 23, 2018. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
February 24, 2019, 7:31 pm
UK Labour deputy flags tweets by party members accusing Jews of murdering kids
Tom Watson says he received 50 complaints of anti-Semitism last week from colleagues, calls on Corbyn to personally address them
By ToI Staff
British Labour Party Deputy Secretary Tom Watson addressing the House of Commons, January 16, 2019 (Screen capture: YouTube)
January 22, 2019, 12:21 am
UK Labour’s deputy head urges gov’t to oppose Malaysian ban on Israeli athletes
Tom Watson says summer’s World Para Swimming Championships should be relocated if Malaysia won’t let Israelis compete
By ToI Staff
Delegates at the Labour Party's conference in Liverpool hold up Palestinian flags during a debate on September 25, 2018, as leader Jeremy Corbyn looks on from the podium. (AFP Photo/Oli Scarff)
November 2, 2018, 12:10 pm
UK police launch criminal probe of anti-Semitism in Labour
Dossier said to detail social media posts by party members, including one that read, ‘We shall rid the Jews who are a cancer on us all’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn gestures as he arrives with Labour Party's Executive Director of Strategy and Communications Seamas Milne (R) to give an interview to the BBC at the Museum of Liverpool on September 23, 2018, the official opening day of the annual Labour Party Conference. ( AFP PHOTO / Paul ELLIS)
September 23, 2018, 7:32 pm
Corbyn has no remorse for actions in Labour anti-Semitism scandal
As his party conference opens, UK opposition leader defends past conduct, says he’s always fought against racism; Labour now ‘safe and welcoming place for all communities’
By ToI Staff
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn (L) chats with Tom Watson deputy leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party on stage at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England on September 23, 2018, the official opening day of the annual Labour Party Conference. (AFP PHOTO / Paul ELLIS)
September 23, 2018, 4:10 pm
Deputy head of UK Labour feels ‘ashamed’ over anti-Semitism storm
Tom Watson worries that ‘our Jewish members feel that they’re not welcome in the party,’ says he and Corbyn must unify Labour
By ToI Staff
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