Key questions for the Labour Party in relation to Luke Akehurst's candidacy:
1. Why have they not taken immediate action in response to complaints that have been raised regarding his offensive social media posts (which he has been frantically deleting in recent weeks). We are led to believe that Labour Party complaints processes and procedures are meant to be robust and swift acting but this only seems to be the case where those who aren't in line with the current ideology of the leadership are concerned. If a left-wing candidate had made remarks about Jews being politically black they'd be suspended under investigation for antisemitism and they'd have a slew of articles in the press written about them with condemnation from the JLM and other organisations. The fact is Akehurst has made numerous offensive comments and remarks. It appears that Labour are okay with antisemitism so long as it comes from someone that is pro-Israel. Akehurst gets a pass for making offensive remarks about Jews and about Palestinians because he is right-wing, pro-Israel and aligned with the leadership of Labour.
1. Why have they not taken immediate action in response to complaints that have been raised regarding his offensive social media posts (which he has been frantically deleting in recent weeks). We are led to believe that Labour Party complaints processes and procedures are meant to be robust and swift acting but this only seems to be the case where those who aren't in line with the current ideology of the leadership are concerned. If a left-wing candidate had made remarks about Jews being politically black they'd be suspended under investigation for antisemitism and they'd have a slew of articles in the press written about them with condemnation from the JLM and other organisations. The fact is Akehurst has made numerous offensive comments and remarks. It appears that Labour are okay with antisemitism so long as it comes from someone that is pro-Israel. Akehurst gets a pass for making offensive remarks about Jews and about Palestinians because he is right-wing, pro-Israel and aligned with the leadership of Labour.
2. Why was Akehurst parachuted into the seat of North Durham despite the fact the local Labour Party at least THREE local candidates ready to stand for selection in this constituency? Is it not grossly offensive to Labour Party members to parachute an Israel lobbyist from Oxford into the seat of North Durham?
3. Does Akehurst have any connection to North Durham? Has he shown any interest prior to this election for the issues faced by those in Stanley, Chester-le-Street, Pelton and other surrounding areas? Why is it okay to push a candidate that has never even been to these areas and places onto the electorate? Labour must answer.
4. Are the Labour Party counting on the fact ordinary voters are desperate for change after 14 years of Tory government and as such is this essentially a manipulation of the electorate, treating them like sheep who *must* vote for Labour out of fear of a continuation of Tory government and austerity?
5. Why were local Labour Party members in North Durham not informed about the candidacy of Luke Akehurst until it was announced on social media late Thursday afternoon? Why were they not allowed to ask Akehurst any questions today at the meeting held to introduce him as a candidate?
6. One of the more significant questions is why a local Labour councillor who is supporting Akehurst seemingly organised today with actual skin heads and fascists who came along to threaten those protesting against Akehurst?
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