Labour Party suspends former MP as anti-semitism row shows no sign of quieting down
The Labour Party’s ongoing anti-semitism row has hit the headlines again today following the suspension of a former MP over a social media outburst.
Jim Sheridan, who lost his parliamentary seat in 2015, was alleged to have said he had lost his respect and empathy for the Jewish community and their suffering “due to what they and their Blairite plotters are doing to my party and the long-suffering people of Britain who need a radical Labour government."
The former Paisley and Renfrewshire North MP’s suspension by the Labour Party comes amid growing questions around Jeremy Corby’s stance of anti-semitism.
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Last week the Labour leader came under fire after saying he did not think he was “actually involved” in a wreath-laying ceremony held near the graves of founders of the Black September terrorist group, despite photographs proving that he was.
A statement from the party earlier today said: "The Labour Party takes all complaints of anti-Semitism extremely seriously and we are committed to challenging and campaigning against it in all its forms.
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"All complaints about anti-Semitism are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures and any appropriate disciplinary action is taken."