Corbyn insists that Labor does not tolerate anti-Semitism in any form & # 39;

Jeremy Corbyn emphasized that Labor does not tolerate anti-Semitism "in any form whatsoever".

And he said that he had no "direct control" over the disciplinary proceedings against the eminent Jewish MP Margaret Hodge. The Labor leader then expressed that he was under increasing pressure from his own MPs to include an internationally recognized definition of anti-Semitism in his new code of conduct

. On Monday, a vote will be held in September on the desirability of demanding the adoption of the definition of the International Alliance for Holocaust Remembrance (IHRA), including its examples of behavior deemed prejudicial.

million. Corbyn and other members of his senior team Monday night meeting, the last before the rise of Parliament for the summer holidays.

The new Labor Code of Conduct on Anti-Semitism reproduces much of the IHRA. word for word, but his list of potentially harmful behaviors omits four examples covered by the international body, mostly concerning critics of the state of Israel

The omission aroused anger among Jewish organizations and some workers MEPs insisted that the same points were addressed elsewhere in the document.

Questioned on this point following a speech in Birmingham, Mr. Corbyn said: "Anti-Semitism is just bad, whatever happens." We adopted the definition by the IHRA and we have adopted most of the examples and put forward a very complete and complete code of conduct within the party, which has been approved by our national executive.

"We continue to consult and discuss with the Jewish community and Jewish organizations to make sure that it works Jennie Formby, Secretary General of Labor, told Lady Margaret that she would do the subject of an investigation for "abusive conduct" in connection with an incident in a Commons corridor in which she allegedly called Mr. Corbyn "an anti-Semite" and racist. "

The Member who Long lost Barking, who lost relatives in the Holocaust, was also warned that "any other behavior of a similar nature" could give rise to disciplinary measures

. </ p> <p> About the behavior of Dame Margaret, M. Corbyn said, "I have no direct control over what is happening with the disciplinary procedures within the party – although I am obviously a member of the National Executive.

"I think He added," I think in the party and in public life, people should always treat each other with respect, listen to what people say and express their point of view. calm way. "

Dame Margaret's lawyers questioned the" fairness and legitimacy "of a disciplinary investigation and stated that the party had not stated what she was accused of. a letter to Ms. Formby, Mishcon of Reya stated that a threat of suspension on unspecified future behavior represented "a fundamental violation of natural justice" and appeared to be "a veiled attempt to silence her".

stated that it was "perverse" that the same rule used to deal with anti-Semitism in the party is now invoked against Dame Margaret "for expressing her concern that anti-Semitism 39; has not been properly treated. "

And he added the result of the disciplinary action against the MP" seems to be pre-