Labour has every reason to go after the far fringes, not least because that is where it will find enemies, not friends.
Consider last Friday’s anti-Israel in demonstration in Bradford, organised by Arshad Ali. See him rail about Bradford’s Labour-controlled council. 1/8
The council “created every obstacle they could” for the rally, he claims. “We refuse! We stand in solidarity with Mr Corbyn!”
He adds that he has been rejected by Labour (good!) and is "in exile".
Well, the council was right to be concerned, if Ali’s claims are true. 2/8
At one point, the disgraced former MP and awful antisemite David Ward was listed as a speaker at this rally. So was "Lowkey" (TBC), a raging Hamas fan and ridiculous 9/11 truther. 3/8
In the end, the crowd had to make do with the nasty Islamist activist Salma Yaqoob, among others. Corbyn chatted amiably with her at the event. 4/8
Mind you, though, Arshad Ali does try hard. In the clip, he says "we welcome Mr Galloway, sorry, Mr Corbyn to Bradford". He stumbled because he was one of Galloway's key Bradford "Respect" wreckers. And yes, he too is an antisemite. 5/8
So no wonder he is bitter. Very bitter. Happily for Arshad, that Jeremy balm does soothe. 6/8
Labour has turned a blind eye to its people speaking at countless Israel hatred events, from early May right up to this rally. Even though the movement brims with people who have nothing but contempt for today's party. 7/8 bradfordsocialists.wordpress.com/2021/07/17/cor…
You see, the frontbencher Imran Hussain MP and Richard Burgon MP did speak at the rally.
The fringe proscription move, if overdue, is very welcome. But action is needed all the way up to the PLP level if Labour is truly to extricate itself from Corbynism's hateful swamp. 8/8
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More scenes from the fascist rally in Sheffield yesterday.
A terrorist wannabe steps up. "Glory to our martyrs! Victory to the resistance!" "We will continue resisting until the Zionist entity has collapsed!"
On and on they raged. 1/8
The Green Party councillor Alexi Dimond takes his fanatical hatred very seriously.
Well, consider the gravity of the dangers. Zionism is a "far right supremacist ideology" which is nothing less than "a mortal threat to the whole world".
Down with genocidal Zionist Labour! 2/8
Qais Al-Ahdal is an independent councillor in Sheffield. "Our vote is a weapon!" "Labour is a fully Zionist weapon for the terrorist state of Israel!" "We will challenge Zionism head on!"
He also triples the terrorists' own dodgy claims about casualties in Gaza. 3/8
The Kilburn Islamic Centre is a registered charity.
So, is it wary of hosting extremists? No, not a bit of it. This evening the terrorist support group Cage and Haitham al-Haddad, arguably Britain’s most squalid hate preacher, were welcomed.
Well, is Cage happy about the... 1/7
...ceasefire? No! "It means nothing to us."
The mission must continue. It is an "obligation". Nothing less than “ending the existence of Zionism”, when the UK is one of its “pillars”, will do. It is "fascist", you see.
Haddad would like to “spit” at “all Arab leaders”. 2/7
This is an entrenched and strengthening trend in UK extremism. Creeps will decide who is a good Muslim leader, thank you very much. Most – maybe even all - will be castigated. Obnoxious, nasty, and dangerous.
They are increasingly isolated as the Middle East changes. This... 3/7
Your daily hate from London. This time it's a grotesque gathering featuring notorious antisemites. Note that the terrorist support group Cage is taking part.
They are in highly toxic form outside Downing Street today.
This is the 21st Century Nazi theme.
It is no surprise. These are the creeps who abused Jews to their faces at the JW3 Centre in London last year. They also staged the notorious Westcliff hate march. They like shutting down London bridges to scream their hatred.
The foul antisemite Rehiana Ali's message.
Jews "buying" people is one of the oldest antisemitic tropes.
You have seen the jubilation in Gaza and Israel and the constellation of states behind the peace deal. Even Qatar!
So, who is sour and bitter? British Islamists. For example, see Abu Taymiyyah at the Al-Rahma mosque in Liverpool yesterday. He's not best pleased. "Treachery!" 1/5
Mind the faith's existential battles with disbelievers in its early years. "It rings a bell, doesn't it." "Deceit written all over it!" What comes next may be even worse!
And still he clings to his "victory" fever dream. Allah will "destroy" the enemies. I'd say Allah is... 2/5
...not all that kindly disposed to Hamas, going by events. You shouldn't be either, Abu. You do know they have been slaughtering Gazans for months now, right? Oh well. You do you.
A touch of Islamist paranoia about "Zionist narratives" and "agents". You might be one too! 3/5
Can you make a throat slitting gesture at Jewish counter-protesters at a hate march? Right in front of police officers?
Yes, of course you can. See this scene from London yesterday.
And know how brazen it is. In broad daylight, with lines of officers in front of the Jews. 1/5
Perhaps it was a one-off? No, I'm afraid not. Here's another one. 2/5
What else could Jews see from their counter-protester pen? Nazi abuse and open support for terrorists dedicated to genocide for the Jews. There is no end of this and much more at the hate marches. 3/5
Policing of London hate marches is often a mixed bag.
Yesterday, it was outrageously poor.
See these counter-protesters, who wanted to oppose the murder of Jews. First, they were assaulted by thugs. Then, they were arrested. The thugs were left untouched. 1/4
Just look at them. This disgraces London. 2/4
The racist mob marching for terrorists below the bridge loved the thuggery. "Allahu akbar!" "Takbir! "Intifada!"
Gosh, I wonder why British Jews are asking if it may be time to leave the UK. Complete mystery. 3/4