. his face that he was seen as anti-semitic.ou say, it is actions not words that are really important. he was perceived as being anti—semitic and a racist. important. he was perceived as being anti-semitic and a racist. at the core of this dispute is a war of words in labour's ranks. the party's ruling national executive backed by jeremy corbyn adopted a code of conduct that approves an internationally accepted definition of anti—semitism but exclude some specific examples which other bodies use. labour's code for incidents doesn't say it is anti—semitic to draw comparisons of contemporary israeli policy to that of the nazis. instead, it's israeli policy to that of the nazis. instead, its code tells party members to resist using those nazi metaphors that adds... labour officials say this is simply turning loosely worded examples on toa turning loosely worded examples on to a more robust, legally enforcea ble to a more robust, legally enforceable code. so why won't margaret hodge except those reassurances? the deuce have reached

or may not be anti-semitic and it's important we make these distinctions anti-semitism in our view is hostility to jews as jews and it needs to be opposed believe the interest of israel is criticism of israel and unless it shows hostility to jews as jews it is political criticism and argument and has to be fought on that basis well it's being reported and supported it has to be said by journalists who are supposed to be impartial in the press regulation in this country that they broadcast regulation that the international. has a working definition they were announced it. is not or they have a definition and it's actually not a particularly useful definition in my view it's a definition which has been around since two thousand and five when a european body ear and see originally put it forward as a working definition to collect comparative statistics about anti-semitism and it was abandoned five years later as not fit for purpose they were issued a press release it has been reset wrecked it is now become holy writ it was never about it was a draft to be discussed and worked out and tha

s alone would be anti-semitic and the mass movement of people in israel on the streets protesting about the spill they would all have to be deemed as anti semitic why is it possible for us to have criticism of israel within israel regarded as legitimate debate and such criticism when voiced by jews like myself in britain as anti semitic or potentially anti semitic why should i have to prove that my criticisms of israel is manifestly discriminatory laws are not a matter of are not motivated by anti semitic belief they're motivated by a deep commitment to universal values to the gala terrorism to treating all people equally and within societies all citizens to be treated equally because discriminating against citizens and making some of them the enemy within that is a dangerous path and we know from the nine hundred thirty s. where that path can lead one because here there is a really good. why did the prime minister support this definition you have a problem with because britain selling. i don't think it's as simple as that but my feeling is they wanted a definition and this one was bein

anti-semitic.st margaret hodge would probably prompt even more uproar. but the signs are amongst those close to mr corbyn that the disciplinary action, if any is taken, may be no more than a verbal reprimand. thanks, norman. waste packaging that is being sent overseas to be recycled, could be ending up in landfill according to the national audit office. the national audit office says the uk has met eu targets, but is carrying out inadequate checks on whether recycling has actually taken place or whether waste has simply been landfilled or burned. 0ur environment analyst roger harrabin reports. 11 million tonnes — that's the estimate of packaging waste created by uk homes and businesses last year. the uk has ambitious targets for increasing the amount it sends for recycling, but the national audit office says firms have chosen to export more than half of the material rather than to deal with it in britain. much of the material for recycling goes to developing countries less able to handle it than th

he is perceived as being anti-semitic and racist.uling national executive backed by jeremy corbyn has adopted a code of conduct which does include an internationally accepted definition of anti—semitism but it excludes all rewrites some specific examples. the international code for instance says an example of anti—semitic behaviour is to draw comparisons of contemporary israeli policy to that of the nazis. labour's code tells party members to resist using nazi metaphors but adds: labour officials say this is simply turning loosely worded examples in a more robust legally enforceable code. so why won't margaret hodge except those reassurances? the jewish people have reached out to jeremy corbyn in the labour party right through the process, they've been rejected. tonight, labour mps decided to hold a vote straight after their summer break on the green to adopt the international exa m ples of green to adopt the international examples of anti—semitism word for word but their leader has been defending his party's code of conduct. what ha

has labour done enough on anti—semitism. has labour done enough on anti-semitism.emy corbyn's tasks easier. what is your message tojewish corbyn's tasks easier. what is your message to jewish labour mps?l vetera n message to jewish labour mps?l veteran mp is facing disciplinary action for telling jeremy corbyn to his face that he was seen as anti—semitic. his face that he was seen as anti-semitic. i did confront him and told him you can only be judged on what you do, not what you say. it issances not words that are important. he was perceived as being anti—semitic and a racist. important. he was perceived as being anti-semitic and a racist. at the co re anti-semitic and a racist. at the core of this dispute is a war of words in labour's ranks. the party's ruling national executive backed by jeremy corbyn adopted a definition of anti—semitism. labour code doesn't sap it is anti—semitic to compare israel to the nazis. instead it says to resist using that. but adds: labour officials say this is simply turning loosely worded examples into a more robust legally enforcea

is the anti—semitism row damaging your party?but labour's shadow cabinet faced more questions this morning that they'd rather not have to answer about the party's stance on prejudice againstjews. one seniorjewish labour mp is sticking by her criticism ofjeremy corbyn, despite his repeated condemnation of anti—semitism. it's by his actions that he has to bejudged. and by refusing to adopt the definition in full of what anti—semitism is, he's put himself in the position that he is perceived by many to be anti—semitic. she confronted jeremy corbyn and called him an anti—semite after labour adopted a new code of conduct including the internationally recognised definition of anti—semitism, but not word—for—word some of the examples given. for some, it's an attempt to rewrite the rules. well, it wasn't trying to rewrite it. it's accepted almost all of it. what it's done is also put alongside it a code of conduct for members of the party, because we will not tolerate anti—semitism in any form whatsoever. he still has plenty of support,

or may not be anti-semitic and it's important we make these distinctions anti-semitism in our view is hostility to jews as jews and it needs to be opposed we'll leave it to some of israel is criticism of israel and unless it shows hostility to jews as jews it is political criticism and argument and has to be fought on that basis while it's being reported and supported it has to be said by journalists who are supposed to be impartial and press regulation in this country to broadcast regulation that lead to that. has a working definition they were there instead of what you just said is not true they have a definition and it's actually not a particularly useful definition in my view it's a definition which has been around since two thousand and five when a european body ear and see originally put it forward as a working definition to collect comparative statistics about anti-semitism and it was abandoned five years later as not fit for purpose they were issued a press release it has been recent rectitude it is now become holy writ it was never about it was a draft to be discussed and wor

if you are perceived to be anti—semitic then thatis perceived to be anti—semitic then that is a problemmething needs to be done, but to put this to bed? i think the long—term work is already being done by committed people in the labour party but there are short term things to do and the first thing is to condemn these comments and make sure that peter willsman is suspended from the labour party. i think the definition of anti—semitism has called such a fuss and the labour party needs to understand that trust between them and the jewish community understand that trust between them and thejewish community is very length and they need to try to change that definition to make it more practicably workable. but that in fact has backfired because people do not have faith in the labour party to do that. so the main thing i think is forjeremy corbyn to come out and say unequivocally to his supporters, not the middlemen, but jeremy corbyn who captured the imagination of so many in this country and he needs to come out and make it clear that there is no room in the labour party for anti—semitism w

no, idid anti—semitism. did i scream abuse at anybody? no, i did not. anti—semitism.id not scream abuse at anybody. he said the discussion he was talking about there was with the party chairman, somebody loyal to jeremy corbyn. it is one person‘s word against another, we are not sure what happened, but the fact ian austin is being investigated i suppose adds fuel to those labour mps who are concerned that the focus needs to be an disciplining those who are guilty of anti—semitism within the party rather than having agoat within the party rather than having a go at those who are criticising the party‘s position on it. we heard from the shadow justice the party‘s position on it. we heard from the shadowjustice secretary and he told us hejust wants from the shadowjustice secretary and he told us he just wants them to get on with it, they need to be disciplining those who are committing anti—semitism within the party. that has been of concern to the party‘s jewish party. that has been of concern to the party‘sjewish community party. that has been of concern to the party‘s

has labour done enough on anti—semitism, mr corbyn?ders accuse him of being too soft on anti—semitic behaviour. in a statement today the labour party said: "we are committed to tackling and eradicating anti—semitism in all its forms in our party and our society. jeremy corbyn has asked labour's general secretary to make speeding up and strengthening our disciplinary procedures against anti—semitism a top priority." but in one north london council, labour activists are worried, saying they saw earlier this year how the anti—semitism row turned voters away. it made a big difference in the local elections. by all the evidence we are gathering, it seems to be the reason that barnet hasn't got a labour council, that could do a lot for the residents here. so it's already done damage, and until it is sorted out it will continue to do damage. labour has held inquiries about anti—semitism and there have been dozens of suspensions but some see peter willsman's case as a test for jeremy corbyn. whether he is prepared to personally intervene again

has labour done enough on anti—semitism, mr corbyn?ewish leaders accuse him of being too soft on anti—semitic behaviour. in a statement today the labour party said: "we are committed to tackling and eradicating anti—semitism in all its forms in our party and our society. jeremy corbyn has asked labour's general secretary to make speeding up and strengthening our disciplinary procedures against anti—semitism a top priority." but in one north london council, labour activists are worried, saying they saw earlier this year how the anti—semitism row turned voters away. it made a big difference in the local elections. by all the evidence we are gathering, it seems to be the reason that barnet hasn't got a labour council, that could do a lot for the residents here. so it's already done damage, and until it is sorted out it will continue to do damage. labour has held inquiries about anti—semitism and there have been dozens of suspensions but some see peter willsman‘s case as a test forjeremy corbyn. is he prepared to personally intervene again

certainly internal debate with in the late milne is being anti-semitic while. the truth is throughout the arab muslim and wider developing world the idea that israel is a racist ages largely or comment on controversial created by european column is to build on the ethnic cleansing of the indigenous population you know believe or well i think you should be able to say it i have a slightly different take on it but that doesn't necessarily make him and he semitic and this is the fine line i'm talking about what can you say about israel and can you say as much in terms of criticism when it comes to israel as you can about other nation states i don't think so and labor's got a particularly over we can say whatever we learn what well then you get accused of anti-semitism and that's one of the issues for labor this is a real weak area for labor anyway they've been repeatedly accused of anti semitism and the reason this sticks is because it happens internally labor activists and senior members of the labor party have accused labor of being anti semitic so so in that se

reporter: has labour done enough on anti—semitism, mr corbyn?butjewish leaders accuse him of being too soft on anti—semitic behaviour. in a statement today, the labour party said: but in one north london council, labour activists are worried, saying they saw earlier this year how the anti—semitism row turned voters away. it made a big difference in the local elections. by all the evidence we are gathering, it seems to be that could do a lot for the residents here. so it has already done damage. until it is sorted out, it will continue to do damage. labour has held inquiries about anti—semitism and there have been dozens of suspensions but some see peter willsman's case as a test forjeremy corbyn. is he prepared to personally intervene against an ally or will he stay silent and let such behaviour go unpunished? vicki young, bbc news, westminster. aid agencies are accused of being "almost complict" in sexual abuse across the sector, in a damning report by mps. the international development committee says the delivery of aid has been subverted by s

down the definition of anti— anti—semitism, gives by local authorities, by of anti— anti—semitism, givesrities, by the cps, by many people across the world. now jeremy corbyn's spokesman and director is very much part of the watering down and the rat accusations that one of the reasons they are desperate to water it down is because he has written himself in the past and it would not get above the past and it would not get above the threshold. —— there are accusations. if you want a reminder of how strongly the feelings are running in the jewish of how strongly the feelings are running in thejewish immunity, the front page of the jewish running in thejewish immunity, the front page of thejewish chronicle reprinting margaret hodge's words. he is not merely presided over the pa rty‘s refusal to tackle anti—semitism but he has been responsible or it. and also an interesting comments in one of the papers from david miliband, the former foreign secretary, which says it is the leadership that has brought the party into disrepute, not margaret hodge. this could run and run and it is very difficu

anti-semitism is not a jewish problem. anti-semitism is everyone's problem. anti-semitism is sin and as sin, it damns the soul. therefore it's important to everyone. the tide is turning up united nations and it's also turning in the fight against terror. last year we saw the taylor force act become law. you did that. you did that. you did that. and for those of you over television who are hearing this for the first time, this law ensures that until the palestinian authorities stop paying terrorist, the us government will not provide aid to the palestinian authority. can you imagine that? listen to this because you did this, cfui. our members drove over 1 million emails to congress on this issue. we could not have done it without you . our united voice had literal power that turned thetide on behalf of democracy . [cheering] now we are going on the offensive, ensuring that paid to slay ends in all its forms. recently the families of american victims of palestinian terror had their successful lawsuit against the palestinian authority overturned on a legal techn

look, am i upset about anti—semitism? yes, iam.l, really, you know, to deal with this properly. i grew up listening to my dad tell me how he'd escaped from the holocaust, and how his mum and sisters were murdered in treblinka and that led to me joining the labour party as a teenager, determined to fight racism and the first thing i did when i became an mp 13 years ago was to organise and lead a campaign to drive out the bnp here in dudley, and i'm really shocked, you know, that a party that has a proud tradition throughout its entire existence of fighting racism has ended up causing such huge offence and distress to thejewish community in britain and i think this could never have happened before. i'm appalled it has happened, i'm ashamed of the labour party. i really am. and i think, if i'm honest, i think we're becoming a different political party. this could never have happened in the past. our political correspondent, susana mendonca brought us this update. ian austin has a family history with regards to anti—semitism, because h

last week by a senior party m.p. a scandal involving allegations of institutional anti semitism has dogged labor for weeks and the political left for decades the summer recess seems only to have turned up the heat. on what this deal is and to some of this in manassas times as well as in all of our parties including my own hands what's been done is an honest attempt to make sure that we do make it clear that we will not tolerate anti semitism any form these were the front pages on thursday of the three biggest jewish newspapers in the u.k. joint editorials warning that a korban government would pose an existential threat to jewish life in the u.k. and that came in on so to a decision by party officials not to include in its code of conduct the full internationally recognised definition of anti semitism they argue its provisions might rule out any legitimate criticism of israel but say some party members this is not really a story about anti semitism is there a problem of anti-semitism in the labor party yes with half a million people who are not free of anti seen it is that the main

form. conducted in any kind of anti-semitic form.orbyn's critics believe he has been too slow to act on anti—semitism, but many supporters think the issue has now been used to undermine his leadership and the views are becoming intense. united parties tend to do better in the polls, so labour's journey parties tend to do better in the polls, so labour'sjourney to power may have become bumpier. a look at some of the other main stories today and a former youth coach at southampton football club has been found guility of indecently assaulting a young trainee. bob higgins was found not guilty on a second count of the same offence. the jury at winchester crown court was unable to reach verdicts on a further 48 charges. the prosecution says it will seek a retrial. donald trump and the iranian president hassan rouhani have traded hostile warnings, amid rising tensions between the two countries. president trump warned mr rouhani, to "never threaten the united states again" or suffer the consequences as he increases pressure on iran to curb i

android operating system for smartphones and tablets also a new report out here in germany says anti semitism is on the rise we meet a jewish restaurant owner who says he's facing a spike in threats and abuse plus reconciliation efforts in mosul a year after so-called islamic state was driven out of iraq's second city in an exclusive report we follow a district mayor trying to build a lasting peace from the rooms by the fears the task may take a hundred years. and south africa marxists and tenor of former president nelson mandela's birthday will take a look at the empty apartheid icons legacy both at home and elsewhere around the world. the man. i am. mark it's great to have you along everyone and we begin our broadcast with some much needed good news that doesn't tie voices that more than two weeks trapped in a flooded cave have spoken to the media about their ordeal after a daring rescue they call the miracle they spent the past week recovering in a hospital in chiang rai and now they're finally returning home to their families. the team that beat all the odds their opponents nature and tim

yet another row on anti—semitism within the labour party?, published online by the jewish chronicle last night, there has been widespread criticism of him and what he had to say. several labourmps, and what he had to say. several labour mps, some of whom are often critical ofjeremy corbyn‘s labour mps, some of whom are often critical of jeremy corbyn‘s approach to anti—semitism within the party, have criticised this and can be read it as have criticised this and can be read itasa have criticised this and can be read it as a double standard compared to others investigated for their comments criticising the leader's approach. we have seen left—wing commentators, calling out peter willsman and saying action should be taken against him and other members of the nec as well, the comedian, eddie is argued is a member of labour's ruling body has tweeted and said he was dialled in on the phone for that meeting and was both shocked at what peter willsman said at the time and surprised he was allowed to say it unchallenged. as for peter willsman himsel

now we have seen for the last few years anti—semites rallying around the labour party.s called her leader, jeremy corbyn, an anti—semite, to his face. people have been asking if i agree. a more profound question is why are anti—semites attracted to the labour party, and the answer isjeremy corbyn. that is a big accusation against the leader of the labour party. what more does he need to do to try to reverse the opinion of you, the other newspaper editors, and your readers? confidence is very low. the chakra bati report, o which i was privileged to contribute to, ended up being a whitewash. it said there was nothing to see here. then you have the ken livingstone issue where he said the man who killed 6 millionjews was in support of a jewish state. i would like to think that the labour party will finally see sense. the story has been going on for three years. clearly this is an ongoing cancer in the labour party. i don't hold out any hope that in september the this thing will be finished. the jewish community is aghast, waiting for september, hoping the sorry tragedy can

tonight we are facing anti—semitism.g in the parliamentary labour party, where they are arguing to be allowed to adopt in full the international code on anti—semitism, and all the exa m ples code on anti—semitism, and all the examples it contains, rather than one put together by labour's on national executive committee. at the same time, of course, we know the vetera n same time, of course, we know the veteran labour mp margaret hodge is facing potential disciplinary action after she publicly accused mr corbyn of being an anti—semite and a racist. this morning, she was standing by those remarks. it's by his actions that he has to be judged. and by refusing to adopt the definition in full of what anti—semitism is, he's put himself in the position that he's perceived by many to be anti—semitic. we are nowjoined by a member of the jewish voice for labour. why not just resolve this whole controversy of the code by doing as so many other organisations have and simply accepting the international code? 0k, accepting the interna

hodge angrily called leaderjeremy corbyn an anti—semite.nd we will allow legitimate debate on issues facing israel and palestine, but it cannot ever be conducted in any anti—semitic form. but it cannot ever be conducted in any anti-semitic form. what action is margaret hodge facing about her action? a complaint is being made about... how did that feel? i felt not pleased about it, i felt upset about it but i felt very calm and i always treat people with a great deal of respect. i don't shout at people, i just listen to what they have to say, a complaint has been registered and that will have to be dealt with the party independent of me. have you spoken with her? not yet, no. louise ellman mp, the former parliamentary chair of the jewish labour movement, joins us now. thanks for coming on. we heard from your leader there, he is saying tonight's emergency motion should be delayed. what is your response? jeremy is wrong. he does have to the fa ct jeremy is wrong. he does have to the fact that there is mounting anger about the labour party's fa

the times, john mcdonnell criticises jeremy corbyn as anti—semitism crisis continues.s crisis seems to deepen and deepen. what has john this crisis seems to deepen and deepen. what hasjohn mcdonnell said? what we both thought was significant about this story is that normally it is difficult to put a cigarette paper between john mcdonnell and jeremy corbyn. they have presented a united front over the last two or three years butjohn mcdonnell is a shrewd operator, he has recognised that this is doing a great deal of damage to the labour party in general, and also to his andjeremy party in general, and also to his and jeremy corbyn's particular brand of the labour party. it seems to me that he is trying to distance himself from jeremy corbyn because it is widely understood that jeremy corbyn, for whatever reason, is extremely both stiverne, and perhaps bunkered, about the extent of this problem stopped —— extremely both stubborn. john mcdonnell has let it be known that he does not agree that dame margaret hodge should be facing disciplinary actions for criticisms ofjeremy

they we re definition of anti—semitism. they were immediately disciplined and reprimanded. livingstone's case has set for two years, and anyone who wants to criticise the system seems to be insta ntly told criticise the system seems to be instantly told off. moving onto the front page of the independent, it's interesting, mcdonald report —— reveals plans for welfare revolution. you read this exclusive story and you wonder if this is an attempt byjohn mcdonald and the labour party to move the conversation away from anti—semitism on the policy? it's a bit of both, i thinkjohn mcdonald has been much more critical of these anti—semitism problems in the past. he is said in the past few days he is very concerned and he finds it very upsetting, it is a low point for labour this year. he upsetting, it is a low point for labourthis year. he is upsetting, it is a low point for labour this year. he is doing what jeremy corbyn which should be doing, saying he is listening to this issue and is concerned about it. but again, he is also trying to move labour onto talking about policy. the

, people will go, oh, my god, we all hate anti—semitism, take.t is presented, there is no debate. it's a fake presented, there is no debate. it's afake and presented, there is no debate. it's a fake and we are being snowed with this thing. what labour has done is to really coherently take on board everything that is good about it, everything. you can look at it line by line. what they've done where it is dubious, where it endangers freedom of speech, they have expanded its, discussed it. is it anti—semitic to say that israel is a racist state? maybe, but often not. you have to be free to say that. mostjewish you have to be free to say that. most jewish organisations, you have to be free to say that. mostjewish organisations, pretty much every strand has been critical of labourfor much every strand has been critical of labour for not adopting the whole thing. is the point is not that if somebody sees something as racist, they feel it is racist, you should give regard to them, rather than assuming they know better. of course you should and that is

anti-semitism is everyone's problem with anti- semitism is sin and as a sin, it damns the soul.d nations and it's also turning in the fight against terror. with cufi leading the charge last year resolved at taylor for become law. you did that. you did that. you did that. for those of you over television who are hearing this for the first time this law ensures that until the palestinian authorities stopping terrorists the us government will not provide aid to the palestinian authority. can you imagine that the mac. [applause] listen to this because you did this. our members had over 1 million e-mails to congress on this issue and we could not have done it without you. our united voice had political power that turned the tide in behalf of democracy. now we are going on the offensive ensuring that it ends in all of its forms. recently, the families of american victims of boston in terror and their successful lawsuit against the palestinian authority overturned on the legal technicality. we are going to change that. we are working to close this loophole and ensure that americans vic

is the anti—semitism row damaging your party?bour's shadow cabinet faced more questions this morning that they'd rather not have to answer about the party's stance on prejudice againstjews. one seniorjewish labour mp is sticking by her criticism ofjeremy corbyn, despite his repeated condemnation of anti—semitism. it's by his actions that he has to bejudged. and by refusing to adopt the definition in full of what anti—semitism is, he's put himself in the position that he is perceived by many to be anti—semitic. she confronted jeremy corbyn and called him an anti—semite after labour adopted a new code of conduct including the internationally recognised definition of anti—semitism, but not word—for—word some of the examples given. for some, it's an attempt to rewrite the rules. well, it wasn't trying to rewrite it. it's accepted almost all of it. what it's done is also put alongside it a code of conduct for members of the party, because we will not tolerate anti—semitism in any form whatsoever. he still has plenty of support, but th

ina speaking up against anti—semitism.l its forms in our party and our society. a ballot is currently being held for positions on labour‘s national executive committee and peter willsman is hoping to be re—elected. he is one of nine candidates being backed by the left—wing momentum group. this recording, though, is leading some to ask questions about whether he should be allowed to take up whether he should be allowed to take up that position if he wants to win. tom is in westminsterfor us now. what other reaction has there been? we have heard today from the president of the board of deputies of dues, who tweeted this morning that mr will smith in her view should be expelled from the labour party. she also questioned why jeremy corbyn and the party‘s general secretary had not taken action immediately after the nec meeting at which he made these comments, at which she described as a disgusting rant. we have also heard from thejewish labour movement, members from them saying peter willsman should be suspended and an investig

allegations of institutional anti semitism are being levelled at the u.k.'s labor party. members say the claims are being used as a distraction from another and all reports from london. for a few summer week says parliament is vacated britain's briggs it wos quieten if not entirely recede to reason may has escaped threats to her leadership with a stroll on the banks of lake garda in italy no such escape though for her opposite number jeremy corbyn the labor party leader branded in person an anti semite last week by a senior party m.p. a scandal involving allegations of institutional anti semitism has dogged labor for weeks and the political left for decades the summer recess seems only to have turned up the heat. on what this deal is and to some of this in manassas times as well as in all of our parties including my own hands what's been done is an honest attempt to make sure that we do make it clear that we will not tolerate anti semitism and for these were the front pages on thursday of the three biggest jewish newspapers in the u.k. joint editorials warning that a korb

is the anti—semitism row damaging your party? they'd rather not have to answer about the party's stance on prejudice againstjews. one seniorjewish labour mp is sticking by her criticism ofjeremy corbyn, despite his repeated condemnation of anti—semitism. it's by his actions that he has to bejudged. and by refusing to adopt the definition in full of what anti—semitism is, he's put himself in the position that he is perceived by many to be anti—semitic. she confronted jeremy corbyn and called him an anti—semite after labour adopted a new code of conduct including the internationally recognised definition of anti—semitism, but not word—for—word some of the examples given. for some, it's an attempt to rewrite the rules. well, it wasn't trying to rewrite it. it's accepted almost all of it. what it's done is also put alongside it a code of conduct for members of the party, because we will not tolerate anti—semitism in any form whatsoever. he still has plenty of support, but there are a lot of labour mps furious at what they see as the

one of them gave an interview, talking about anti—semitism and said it was a low point.n this, he hasn't talked about anti—semitism at all this week, whereasjohn mcdonald is on anti—semitism at all this week, whereas john mcdonald is on the front foot and said we have to deal with this. that is interesting because usually get isn't... —— usually there isn't. he has been much more, what the jewish community and what the people in the labour party wa nt and what the people in the labour party want to hear is much more compassion from the top of the labour party, particularly with these revelations about people '5 men, on the nec and inflammatory comments about donald trump fanatics. i think he has been on the one hand, very sympathetic and compassionate, but is also sending out this new policy. is not to say that it out this new policy. is not to say thatitis out this new policy. is not to say that it is a distraction, but it is to say that they have other positive things to talk about other than anti—semitism. he is suggesting that universal basic income will be in the la

last week by a senior party m.p. a scandal involving allegations of institutional anti semitism has dogged labor for weeks and the political left for decades the summer recess seems only to have turned up the heat. i want us to deal with this and to some of this in manassas times as well as in all of our parties including my own and what's been done is an honest attempt to make sure that we do make it clear that we will not tolerate anti semitism and for these were the front pages on thursday of the three biggest jewish newspapers in the u.k. joint editorials warning that a korban government would pose an existential threat to jewish life in the u.k. and that came in on so to a decision by party officials not to include in its code of conduct the full internationally recognised definition of anti semitism they argue its provisions might rule out any legitimate criticism of israel but say some party members this is not really a story about anti semitism is there a problem of anti-semitism in the labor party yes we're half a million people you're not free of anti seem is it the main p

has labour done enough on anti—semitism, mr corbyn?s accuse him of being too soft on anti—semitic behaviour. in a statement today the labour party said: "we are committed to tackling and eradicating anti—semitism in all its forms in our party and our society. jeremy corbyn has asked labour's general secretary to make speeding up and strengthening our disciplinary procedures against anti—semitism a top priority." but in one north london council, labour activists are worried, saying they saw earlier this year how the anti—semitism row turned voters away. it made a big difference in the local elections. by all the evidence we are gathering, it seems to be the reason that barnet hasn't got a labour council, that could do a lot for the residents here. so it's already done damage, and until it is sorted out it will continue to do damage. labour has held inquiries about anti—semitism and there have been dozens of suspensions but some see peter willsman's case as a test for jeremy corbyn. whether he is prepared to personally intervene against

, as one against the party being seen as a simmerfor anti—semitism, as one of its own mps put it thislocal elections that we saw, it is really going to struggle to take back some of its target westminster constituencies, where there is a hugejules constituencies, where there is a huge jules buckley constituencies, where there is a hugejules buckley but constituencies, where there is a huge jules buckley but also, constituencies, where there is a hugejules buckley but also, voters who will wonder how has it come to this, how is the official opposition in this country involved in a row over anti—semitism which has so far lasted two years. sunday express today, i was reading, the labour pa rty‘s today, i was reading, the labour party's annual conference in september is going to open with a rally of labour members protesting their own party's attitude towards anti—semitism, hundreds of people expected to take part. how has it come to this. interesting question, whatever you think about the rights and wrongs of the argument about anti—semitism, jeremy corbyn is not dealt with the issue, it

ask one of the founding members of jewish voice for labor richard cooper of accusations of anti semitism i used to silence the jitterbug criticism of israel but how far are we from a new global order following three days of events at this year's bric summit in south africa we speak to american author and former economic hitman john buggins polis a ball coming up at today's going underground but first whatever happened to theresa may and labor blairite support for a war on syria how did syria suddenly disappear from mainstream media we need to political solution a political long term solution which sees a syria without assad and why is our friend hillary clinton not saying things like this any more air strikes will have to be combined with ground forces actually taking back more territory here across the pond another hillary has gone very quiet about his grand syria campaign that some suspected was just another blairite leadership group against jeremy corbyn now favorite to replace theresa may we know about fascists is that they need to be defeated. and it is why as we have heard tonight.

there is a recording home of him dismissing claims of anti—semitism.ording. they are trump fanatics. i am not going to be likened to trump fanatics. there is no evidence. i think we should ask the rabbis where is your evidence? let me ask you a question. how may people in this room have seen anti—semitism in the labour party? what is particularly angered some of thejewish community is that he has not not face any disciplinary action. there are two other members under investigation for class and they have clashed with jeremy corbyn over anti—semitism. leading jewish mps say that is simply double. have a listen to one of those labour mps.|j simply double. have a listen to one of those labour mps. i think it is appalling. i think any viewers listening to that ordeal will say, how is that possible? how was that said ina how is that possible? how was that said in a meeting? how is possible no action been taken? if we're serious about standing up to racism and being an organising station that believes in this kind of speech cannot be ok. we have not heard di

anti-semitism is racism. the labour party should accept that. the right honorable gentleman should accept that. we should all sign up, as the conservative party has, to the definition of the international holocaust remembrance alliance and all its annexes. >> we should all welcome the 100th anniversary of the birth of nelson mandela. those of us in scotland are very proud that the city of glasgow was the first in the world to give the freedom of a city to nelson mandela, something of which he in turn was also proud. this week the prime minister caved in to her right-wing brexiteers, undermining her negotiating position with the eu. in her attempt to hold together her fractured party, she has managed to unite the country against this government. playing fast and loose with her own position makes the uk a laughing stock with our negotiating partners. the prime minister has put her narrow party interest before that of the country. is it not the case that the events of this week make a no deal much more likely? prime minister may: as i explained in

.” complete disregard when it comes to fighting anti-semitism.e said about anti—semitism or is racial discrimination, usually recover all theseissues discrimination, usually recover all these issues in the same context. it is the case that anti—semitism is very evident now notjust in europe but in the arab world, part of a worldwide come from and in other parts of the world and it is toxic and it is very alarming. there is no doubt we can do more. i don't accept the fact, the suggestion made that somehow i am anti—semitic or my offices all the experts we deal with human rights. i find that repugnant. he say it's incumbent on states to maintain human rights of our citizens. —— you say. what's your response to the recent move by the israeli knesset that says jews only have the rights to self—determination, downgrading arabic for the 1.8 million israeli arabs. it is clearly discriminatory, i don't see how was he can describe it. it certainly privileging one pa rt it. it certainly privileging one part of israeli society over another. there is no othe

let's move on to the times and the continuing row about anti—semitism in the red labour party, a newmitism crisis continues, john mcdonnell a close ally ofjeremy corbyn‘s. what's this about? saving face, you have to put it in those terms. but to give the benefit of the doubt, there could be genuine unease and displeasure about the wayjeremy corbyn seems unable for whatever reason to face up to not only the charges of anti—semitism but also the mire of criticism this is leading, quite rightly, against his leadership and the party more widely. i thinkjohn mcdonnell, until recently has been —— it's been difficult to see any chink of problem between him and the leadership, they are closely band together, him and corbyn, and he wants it to be known that he does have differences with jeremy corbyn over this, particularly over the suggestion margaret hodge should face disciplinary action, resulting from her outspoken criticism of jeremy corbyn on this issue. james, what hasjohn mcdonnell jeremy corbyn on this issue. james, what has john mcdonnell said, jeremy corbyn on this issue. james, wh

anti-semitism is racism. and all its annexes. [indiscernible] mister speaker this week the prime minister came into her right wing brexit here. it was sufficient with the eu. they intend to hold together the fraction party. fast and loose. it makes this a lacking -- a laughing stock. the prime minister has put the party interests beyond that part of the country. is that not the case they make it much more likely. we are negotiating with the european union on the basis of the agreement. they head in continuing haven't continuing this week. but can i say to this. he talks about the s&p should really think about what they are doing when they promote the independence of scotland. ian a blackboard. this is the prime minister that has lost control. they simply cannot function. we cannot go out of the eu. they will see a lost opportunities and lost jobs. they extend article 50. and some conservatives. they support the prime minister. on behalf of the european union. >> can i say to my honorable friend. what we need is something that's c

[applaus [applause] >> relive in a world in which anti-semitism is on the rise. in some parts of the world, jewish communities are enduring hate speech, harassment, vandalism, and physical violence. we live in a world in which terrorist groups and even some countries openly call for israel's destruction. many other countries encourage or turned a blind eye to blatant discrimination against israel. even here at home there are some troubling signs. on many college campuses the anti-semitic media movement has become a trendy cause for students and professors who should know better. standing up against this global pressure campaign on israel and the jewish people goes to the heart of our friendship and the heart of america. and the tip of the spear is christians united for israel. [cheers and applause] what you're doing is so important and may god bless you for it. the united nations is an interesting place. there are times when it can be a force for good. we saw that last year when the international community united against the north korean nuclear weapons program b