Im looking forward to seeing the leadership candidates in action tonight at the @JewishLabour hustings. After 3 horrendous yrs during which great Jewish MPs & members felt forced out of the party there are some tough qs to answer. I am supporting @Keir_Starmer, here is why 1/8:
I've known Keir for a long time, have seen his work as a dedicated local MP up close and feel very strongly he is the best candidate. He has the leadership qualities, principles and experience we need at this critical time 2/8.
Keir was one of the (too few) voices in the Shadow Cabinet that fought for a strong response to AS. He argued publicly for automatic exclusion of AS members: 3/8 theguardian.com/news/2019/jul/…
In 2018, Keir called on the Party to adopt the full IHRA definition including the examples, and engage meaningfully with the Jewish community 4/8:
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Keir spoke out against those in our Party who dismissed antisemitism complaints as smears 5/8:
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We need a person who can get a grip on this problem - to change the processes but more importantly the toxic culture in parts of our Party. Keir has set robust tests for this - do those who have left the Party because of AS feel comfortable to return? 6/8
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If you’re antisemitic, Keir doesn’t want you anywhere near our Party.
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Professionally I saw his work as human rights lawyer and head of the DPP, he has plenty of experience of dealing with difficult issues decisively. 7/8
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Professionally I saw his work as human rights lawyer and head of the DPP, he has plenty of experience of dealing with difficult issues decisively. 7/8
Keir has consistently been an ally, advocate and friend and I believe he will take the Labour Party back to a place where the Jewish community can be proud to vote for it again. 8/8
