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Enough is enough. Devastating piece from @Dannythefink showing Corbyn to be either deeply stupid or antisemitic. I really wanted a radical govt but I refuse to throw Jewish friends under the bus to get it. Labour hasn’t taken this seriously. It’s too late. thetimes.co.uk/article/corbyn… 
Been a member since the day after the 2010 election (ironically because the New Labour years were too right wing for my tastes!) I was desperate for change on behalf of the communities left behind by years of Tory govt & austerity. But this can't carry on.
I care deeply about justice in Israel/Palestine and unlike the antisemitic morons now rampant in Labour, I've actually spent significant time there and know many brilliant Palestinians and Israeli activists. Their efforts are hindered, not helped, by Labour's dire antisemitism.
I still care about changing the country for the better & remain committed to my socialist society @ChrLeft, a member of my trade union @NUJOfficial and will still use my voice to campaign for the common good. But no more of this. People are being shot in Synagogues. No pasaran.
Oh, I've been a member of the @CoopParty for a while now and will stay. I'm keen to see its policy platform develop. The UK desperately needs radical solutions to deep structural problems. Hoping the cooperative movement with proud long track record can play a big part.
Receiving some classic antisemitic tropes in response, of course. Here’s a delightful chap:
Lots of people describing their sadness over being forced into the same decision. I agree. It’s the heritage - the party of Hardie, Lansbury, Attlee, Castle, Tawney and the rest. It’s hard to leave. But some principles matter more.
