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EXCLUSIVE: Activist who blamed 'Israel lobby' for Corbyn defeat campaigned against Labour

A photo has emerged of Jack Thomas canvassing with 'Jew-baiter' Chris Williamson, who stood as an independent

February 26, 2020 11:13
Jack Thomas (far right) out campaigning with Chris Williamson
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The Labour activist who publicly claimed the "Israeli lobby" was responsible for Jeremy Corbyn's general election defeat at a rally for Rebecca Long Bailey openly campaigned against his own party in December, the JC can reveal.

Jack Thomas, a member of Sefton constituency Labour Party, was photographed on the campaign trail with Chris Williamson, after the former Derby North MP said he would stand as an independent.

Clutching a "Jews In Support of Jeremy" leaflet, Mr Thomas joined three other supporters of Mr Williamson, who has faced claims of 'Jew baiting', during his unsuccessful bid to retain the seat.

Notorious anti-Israel activist Mr Thomas was also campaigning against the Labour candidate Tony Tinley, who lost the seat to the Conservatives.

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