*Thread* What do Jewish groups make of the Labour Representation Committee (LRC), a far-left outfit with John McDonnell as President?
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has frank words: the LRC champions some of the worst figures in the Labour party's antisemitism crisis. 1/6
The Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) has said the LRC "are feeding the problem" by "condoning and nurturing this racism in our party". 2/6 jewishlabour.uk/johnmcdonnell
In another statement earlier this year, the JLM was forthright: “It is evident that the LRC should not be tolerated any longer by honest Labour Party members and yes be expelled from the party." 3/6 jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/labour-pressur…
The Campaign Against Antisemitism has spoken up as well, calling the LRC on its "long history of belittling claims of antisemitism, publishing extremely disturbing articles and holding events with Jew-baiters." 4/6
Well, indeed. The LRC is atrocious. Proudly so.
See an example for yourself if you will. "Outrage as NEC blocks Chris Williamson" - that was the LRC's reaction when the party finally decided the arch Jew baiter Williamson should not be one of its MPs. 5/6 labourrep.com/blog/2019/11/6…
So what does Jeremy Corbyn make of the LRC, alongside Laura Pidcock and Wirral councillor and NEC candidate Jo Bird? You will not be surprised. New management, same old poison. 6/6
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Do not be surprised by the news that the “Palestine Solidarity Campaign” (PSC) planned a protest against Israel as the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust was still underway. This is what they are.
But do be shocked by how much support they still have in Parliament. 1/5
Its disturbing contours have been revealed by ructions about the London protest on 18 January.
Ahead of the protest, the PSC lambasted the police in a statement. John McDonnell MP added a supportive Early Day Motion. After the protest, the PSC issued another tirade. 2/5
MPs could sign all three statements. No fewer than 56, or nearly a tenth of the House, did sign one or more.
Labour MPs made up 25 of their number. MPs. Six of the seven without the Labour whip also showed their support.
Exchanges in Parliament have made it clear that the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is out in the cold. The government will not “engage”. This is the right move.
Further confirmations were provided by the MCB’s AGM in the East London Mosque just two weeks ago. Who was there? 1/8
In the front row, on the left, Adnan Hmidan, an operative for Hamas in the UK.
He backed the Hamas atrocities of 7 October 2023.
You will often find him at the head of “Palestine Solidarity Campaign” hate marches in London. 2/8
Sabagh al-Mukhtar was also in the front row. He’s an antisemite who thinks the notorious racist hoax "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" is a good guide to understanding the crafty Jews. 3/8
“Don’t think because you are a Jew you are better than the whole world. You are the scum of the world.”
Swiss Cottage, London, last night. This rabble assembles there every Friday to cause alarm and distress. 1/6
What did the police make of the abuse? Not much.
"If every person who has a bad opinion about whether it’s a colour of skin, whether it’s a religion, whether it’s a football team or anything. Now we’re not going to prosecute and arrest people, because people disagree.” 2/6
The rabble’s view on the police? "Gestapo tactics!" They show that "Zionism has corrupted all levels of British society".
This chap was upset to learn that calling for people to defy police orders can have consequences. He was arrested before last Saturday’s London protest. 3/6
Some still insist the anti-Israel protests are "peace marches" and bristle when people say they are rallies for terrorists.
So let's take a look at the record of the big "Palestine Solidarity Campaign" protests in London over the last year.
Is this a "peace activist"? 1/10
The red triangle above is a symbol of support for Hamas. It echoes their propaganda videos, where a triangle hovers above Israelis they are about to kill.
It is, well, all the rage of late at the London protests. Here are some more fashionable marchers.
Bring your kids! 2/10
The red triangle goes very well with flags. Or hate messages. "Beware of the deadly virus Israel-25", for example. Or just don one to show what a caring person you are, looking after the disabled and all that. 3/10
Would you chop off your daughter’s hand if she was a thief? The prophet of Islam said he would.
Horrifying? No! This shows the “true justice” of sharia law.
See how Umar Muqaddam vilified modern Western justice a few days ago at the Al-Rahma mosque in Leeds, a charity. 1/5
Chopping for one and all is superior, you see, to Western systems where outcomes depend on "who you are".
So, who does have a good justice system these days? The Taliban. Admire how "swift" they are. "Going back to sharia" is the way to see "justice in the land". 2/5
Here's another reason to like the Taliban. Just supporting capital punishment is not enough. The killing should be carried out in public. 3/5