Thread by @lucianaberger

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There is an antisemitism problem in @UKLabour.

@jeremycorbyn and the leadership have accepted there is an antisemitism problem in @UKLabour.

After a demonstration in Parliament Square and various meetings we were told that the antisemitism problem

@UKLabour @jeremycorbyn would now be taken seriously, and an in house legal counsel would be appointed to contend with the backlog of alleged antisemitism cases waiting to be processed.

Over a month ago, myself and others raised concerns directly with the party about the person rumoured to be

the front runner for this role. This individual had made worrying statements on social media and was identifiably connected to organisations and individuals that seek to deny the antisemitism problem. We were ignored.

This week, @UKLabour announced that Gordon Nardell QC got the job. That he is now the internal arbiter of @uklabour antisemitism cases means I have no faith in the objectivity of the process.

The NEC should urgently review his appointment.