Young Labour is facing criticism for a tweet labelling the seven MPs who left the party “cowards” and “traitors.”
The group tweeted a lyric from Socialist anthem The Red Flag during a press conference in which politicians quit the party over anti-Semitism and Brexit.
The quote read: “Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer, we’ll keep the red flag flying here.”
But it was labelled “embarrassing” and “unflinchingly bitter” by some Twitter users.
Writer Sara Gibbs said: “A Jewish MP tearfully leaving the party she’s dedicated her whole life to because your lot were so racist she was forced out - and this is your compassionless, chilling reaction.
“If you’re the future of the Labour Party, I hope the whole thing crumbles imminently.”
Comedian Bennett Arron added: “Can you ask an adult to take over the Tweeting for you?”
Shannon Green commented: “This was stupid to post. I don't agree with the split but you should take this down.
“As a young Labour voter I do not agree with calling people traitors because they have a point of view I disagree with.”
Others said the tweet was “disgusting” and suggested it “epitomises why Labour have ended up here.”
The MPs, including Luciana Berger, stood down today and formed a "new group of Independent MPs" in a protest over "the future of British politics" in a significant party split.
