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Bombshell tape shows Jeremy Corbyn ally blamed 'Jewish Trump fanatics' for inventing Labour antisemitism

Exclusive: MP Luciana Berger calls for Labour to suspend Peter Willsman after hearing his rant

July 30, 2018 17:12
Pete Willsman
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One of Jeremy Corbyn’s closest allies on Labour’s ruling body claimed Jewish “Trump fanatics” were making false claims of antisemitism in the party, a recording obtained by the JC confirms.

Explosive audio of Peter Willsman’s angry rant - at the meeting attended by Mr Corbyn where Labour’s ruling body approved a controversial new code of conduct on antisemitism – also shows he angrily demanded 68 rabbis, who warned Jew-hate had become "severe and widespread" within the party, provide evidence.

Listen to the recording below

 

 

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