Labour has appointed an expert on standards in public life to oversee the party’s implementation of the recommendations made by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) report into antisemitism within the party.

Jane Ramsey  was a member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life  but resigned from the role last month before being confirmed as Labour’s  Senior Adviser on Standards and Ethics on Friday.

She will be leading on establishing an independent process to investigate complaints in the Labour Party, including racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, bullying, sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination.

Welcoming the appointment, Sir Keir Starmer said: “I am delighted that Jane is leading our party’s implementation of the EHRC’s recommendations. Jane brings a wealth of experience to this role. I have every confidence she will ensure the party’s new, independent complaints process is put in place as a matter of urgency.

“Since I was elected Labour leader, I have made it my mission to root out antisemitism from our party. I remain utterly determined to restore trust with the Jewish community and make the Labour Party a safe place for Jewish people.”

Ms Ramsey trained as a barrister and  has extensive experience in local government as principal legal adviser to local authorities.

Following the publication of the EHRC report into antisemitism in the Labour Party, Sir Keir said he accepted its findings and recommendations in full.

The party will provide its action plan to the EHRC by 10 December and will have the new process in operation as soon as possible.

The JC understands that Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) will also be meeting on December 7 to discuss the implementation of the EHRC report.

Ms Ramsey was previously Chair of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

She has previously served on the Council of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Department of Health Audit and Risk Committee, chaired a local Housing Association and has been Head of Law for two London boroughs.

She also served on the Independent Commission into regeneration and wealth creation in non-Metropolitan areas established by the Local Government Association.