RLB.

[IanM]

because any criticism of Israel is defined as Antisemitism

...only by folk defending their own antisemitism. Its the equiv of "i have some black friends but....."

 

[patricks148]

...only by folk defending their own antisemitism. Its the equiv of "i have some black friends but....."

Rubbish
thats the definition by the " International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance" Labour adopted this def as have a few Govs

 

[Kellfire]

This is the start of a split in the Labour party, the far left will not be happy about this and unless Starmer cools thing down when he meets his party later today or Monday, I can see others standing behind LB.

Great news for the country as it means they have no chance of getting into power if they split, not that had much chance anyway, but a big nail in the coffin of the Labour Party unless he pulls a magic rabbit out of the hat.

Having a weak opposition is never good for the country.

 

[clubchamp98]

Rubbish
thats the difinition by the " International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance" Labour adopted this def as have a few Govs

So Israel can do what they want when they want and not be criticised.
That’s just wrong.
What if they fired a WMD at someone ?
There is a difference criticising a country and it’s government and just people because they are Jewish.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

because any criticism of Isreal is defined as Anti Semitism

I agree that anti-Zionism is often wrongly mistaken for anti-semitism.

However, from the judgement point of view and, for want of a better term, political nous surely someone as senior as RLB should have realised this danger and, thus have kept well out of it.

Whatever party you represent don't give the other side a stick to beat you with.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Isn't Raynor on the left side of left ?
Can't see how he'll move her aside ?

Starmer can't move her as she was elected by the party. She could only be removed via the NEC or by being challenged in an election, I think. The leader of Labour doesn't appoint the deputy which can make for some interesting situations. Corbyn did not meet eye to eye with Tom Watson for example but could do nothing about it.

 

[USER1999]

Some of the prejudice shown on this thread is just awesome, and the posters showing it haven't got a clue. Zero.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

because any criticism of Isreal is defined as Anti Semitism

..and as soon as Starmer would ask Johnson about what he was going to do about Jenrick - Johnson would be able to simply ignore the question - no change there then- and instead simply ask Starmer about what he was going to do about RLB. It doesn’t matter the truth or otherwise of things that Johnson says in the HoC - he will say it if it fits his avoidance agenda - and so for Johnson and his tribe what was said in the article would be deemed anti Semitic - regardless.

it was foolish for RBL to retweet the article without realising the implications of the comment on the IDF training the US police. Politicians should really think three times before tweeting anything. Mostly the tweets and retweets are completely unnecessary. And RBLs retweet was 100% not required.