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Jeremy Corbyn called 'Jew-baiter' MP Chris Williamson 'comrade'

He patted the suspended MP on the back on meeting him earlier this week

March 17, 2019 12:30
Jeremy Corbyn greets Chris Williamson in the House of Commons on Thursday
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Jeremy Corbyn faced claims he "couldn't care less about eradicating anti-Jewish prejudice" after he was overheard calling suspended Labour MP Chris Williamson his "comrade."

The Labour leader sparked fury as he was seen patting the Derby North MP on the back after he approached Mr Williamson on the floor of the House of Commons during a packed vote on Brexit negotiations.

Mr Williamson - who has repeatedly appalled the Jewish community with his remarks - was suspended last month after claiming the party had been "too apologetic" over antisemitism.

Mr Corbyn could be seen weaving his way past MPs in the packed Commons last Thursday and then approaching Mr Williamson, who was in conversation with Labour colleague Clive Lewis at the time.