Labour deputy leader Tom Watson was on the Today programme this morning and he did not mince his words.
On the suspension of Chris Williamson, he said: “He’s entitled to a fair hearing but I’ve been very, very concerned that his comments have almost been deliberately inflammatory and causing offence to not just parliamentary colleagues but people in the Jewish community who understandably have a real concern about antisemitism in the Labour Party.”
Asked whether anyone from Jeremy Corbyn’s office had argued against suspension, Mr Watson said: “I can’t confirm that. I’ve no idea who said what in Jeremy’s office. I honestly don’t know that.
“I’ve asked to see Jeremy on Monday next week to talk about how we can further improve our measures to deal with antisemitism.
“When Luciana Berger left the Labour Party, I thought it was the worst day of shame in the Labour Party’s 120-year history. A pregnant young MP bullied out of her own party by racist thugs.”
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