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Jewish activists barred from Momentum event debating Labour antisemitism

Labour MP says this was not the first time Redbridge Momentum have banned people 'without explanation'

October 5, 2018 09:35
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A branch of the Jeremy Corbyn-supporting Momentum group barred a number of pro-Israel activists who campaign against Labour antisemitism from attending an event debating Jew-hate within the party.

David Collier, a researcher and activist who documents antisemitism, was issued a ticket for Labour, Britain's Jews and Antisemitism —A Different Perspective, hosted by Redbridge Momentum.

But days after he received it, he was sent an email telling him that his ticket had been withdrawn with no explanation.

A spokesperson for Momentum claimed Mr Collier was not allowed in because it was a members' only event, despite the fact he was initially issued a ticket and the cancellation was unexplained.

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