Thread: One of the reasons why the Labour Party antisemitism crisis arose is because some left anti-racists have shared platforms with those who have racist views, favouring one type of anti-racism over another. In calling this out, it's vital not to mirror that behaviour 1/
This weekend's demonstration by the @TAAntisemitism @antisemitism is a classic example of falling into this trap, providing a mirror image of that which they are opposing. 2/
@TAAntisemitism @antisemitism The presence on the bill of @COLRICHARDKEMP is the main problem. He not only has a history of Islamophobia, he is also a climate change denialist. His defence of Jews is not part of a wider anti-racism and he doesn't share UK Jewry's predominant liberalism. 3/ 
@TAAntisemitism @antisemitism @COLRICHARDKEMP In some ways though, I am less worried about Kemp than I am with his co-speakers (who I won't name) who I am sure do not share his views. It's not acceptable to criticise Corbyn for his choice of platform-mates but be lax about your own choices. 4/
@TAAntisemitism @antisemitism @COLRICHARDKEMP Concern amongst British Jews about antisemitism in the Labour Party is justified. But it makes us vulnerable to those who wish to fold us into their own hateful agendas. If you share those agendas fine. If not, you have to model the kind of care that Corbyn did not display. 5/
@TAAntisemitism @antisemitism @COLRICHARDKEMP Or alternatively we have to accept that platforms and alliances against racism have to wide to be effective. But this would have to apply to the left too. So: either all platforms should be scrupulously homogeneous or they should be heterogeneous. Ends/
