Jeremy Corbyn appears to compare supporters of Israel, ISIS at release of anti-Semitism report
Comments made during presentation of Labour's report on anti-Semitism in the party. Jewish Labour MP Ruth Smeeth leaves in tears following abuse from pro-Corbyn supporters.
After the incident, Smeeth released a statement calling for Corbyn to resign. Describing the abuse she faced as “traditional antisemitic slurs," she said the pro-Corbyn heckler accused her of being part of a ‘"media conspiracy.""It is beyond belief that someone could come to the launch of a report on antisemitism in the Labour Party and espouse such vile conspiracy theories about Jewish people," she said, before calling for Corbyn to make way for someone with the "backbone" to confront anti-Semitism in the party.
I have this week been accused by momentum member of taking "Zionist money" & complained abt Lab member questioning seriousness of Holocaust— Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) June 30, 2016
Labour MP tells me Corbyn's response to baiting of Ruth Smeeth shows he is "a f***ing disgrace".— Marcus Dysch (@MarcusDysch) June 30, 2016
Former UK and Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks said the comparison was "demonization of the highest order, an outrage and unacceptable."I've just reported @JeremyCorbyn to the Labour Party Compliance Unit for his quote comparing Israel and ISIS.— Richard Lowe (@RichardLoweUK) June 30, 2016