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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Benjamin Kentish

Westminster today - LIVE: Jeremy Corbyn faces unprecedented protest over antisemitism in Labour Party

Jeremy Corbyn is facing an 'unprecedented' protest against antisemitism in the Labour Party.

The Jewish Leadership Council and the Board of Deputies, which represent British Jews, will hold a demonstration outside Parliament to demand the Labour leader do more to stamp out racism in the party.

In an explosive statement, the groups said Mr Corbyn "personifies" the "problems and dangers" of left-wing antisemitism and accused him of "issuing empty statements" while doing "nothing to understand or address it".

"Again and again, Jeremy Corbyn has sided with antisemites rather than Jews," they said.

Mr Corbyn admitted on Sunday that there remain "pockets" of antisemtism in Labour and said he was "sincerely sorry" for the pain this has caused. 

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