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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Archie Mitchell

Why Corbyn was criticised by party co-leader just weeks after forming

  • Zarah Sultana, co-leader of Jeremy Corbyn's new political party, has accused him of "capitulating" over antisemitism during his tenure as Labour leader.
  • Sultana specifically criticised Corbyn's decision to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism in 2018.
  • She also stated that Labour under Corbyn "triangulated" on Brexit, alienated voters, and was "frightened and far too conciliatory" when facing external attacks.
  • The Board of Deputies of British Jews responded, asserting that the IHRA definition is widely supported by the Jewish community and calling Sultana's remarks a "grave insult."
  • Sultana's public criticism is expected to heighten tensions within "Your Party," a new left-wing group attracting independent pro-Gaza politicians.

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