The Jewish community in Peterborough has spoken of the "contempt" they feel their new MP showed them after 

In a statement issued after Lisa Forbes won the seat unexpectedly

"The Jewish community in Peterborough have been very appreciative of the strength of community cohesion in our wonderfully diverse city.

"We have forged links with other faith groups and we play our part in Peterborough's civic life, even though we are one of the smallest Jewish communities in the country. The growth in antisemitism (anti-Jewish racism) is extremely worrying, and it saddens us when those in the public life of our city contribute to that growth.

"Whether or not the Labour candidate meant to support antisemitism on social media, the lack of care and due diligence in how she uses social media and the impact it can have, shows a disregard for our people, our heritage and our history, and some might even say it shows contempt.