Jewish leader tells Corbyn to tackle ‘anti-Semitism’

A leading figure in the British Jewish community today lashed out at Jeremy Corbyn over “clear-cut cases of anti-Semitism” in the Labour party.

Board of Deputies president Jonathan Arkush said the alleged cases could not be dismissed as “differences over Israel” and it would be “incomprehensible” if Mr Corbyn failed to act.

It follows a series of incidents in which Labour supporters have written tweets seen as anti-Semitic.

Mr Arkush said today: “We cannot imagine that any other minority’s concerns would be dismissed off-hand in this way.”

A spokesman for Mr Corbyn said: “It is Jeremy Corbyn who is taking action on anti-Semitism.

“He has consistently condemned anti-Semitism and all forms of racism and under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, Labour is clamping down on anti-Semitism and taking clear action against offenders.”