Labour faces calls to suspend Chris Williamson over anti-Semitism comments
"I have got to say I think our party's response has been partly responsible for that because in my opinion… we have backed off far too much, we have given too much ground, we have been too apologetic."
Amid applause from the audience, he went on to say:"We've done more to address the scourge of anti-Semitism than any political party."The remarks prompted anger across the party, with a number of MPs, including Stephen Doughty, Wes Streeting and Neil Coyle, calling for action to be taken against their colleague.
Labour said the remarks were indefensible and the MP, who is regarded as an ally of leader Jeremy Corbyn, should quickly apologise."These comments are deeply offensive and inappropriate and fall below the standards we expect of MPs," a party spokesman said. "Downplaying the problem of anti-Semitism makes it harder for us to tackle it. Chris Williamson should apologise immediately and withdraw his remarks."On Tuesday, Labour officials criticised Mr Williamson for booking a room in Parliament for a screening of a film about anti-Semitism and the activist Jackie Walker.
over allegedly anti-Semitic comments in 2016, and the documentary, Witch Hunt, looks at those and other allegations within the party.Earlier this month, the Labour Party's general secretary, Jennie Formby,
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