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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot and Peter Walker

Antisemitism issue used as ‘factional weapon’ in Labour, report finds

From left: Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn
Keir Starmer (left) commissioned the Forde report into factionalism in Labour under Jeremy Corbyn (right). Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Destructive infighting in Labour under Jeremy Corbyn meant antisemitism was often used as a “factional weapon” by his critics and denied by his supporters, a damning report into the party’s culture has found.

The Forde report details “toxicity on both sides of the relationship” between Corbyn’s office and Labour headquarters, which seriously hampered the party’s ability to fight elections.

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