Thoughts on @RachelRileyRR's concerted vendetta against the Labour Party over "#antisemitism". Riley denies any political allegiance, but this is clearly a political campaign. By her sole focus on Labour she perpetuates the myth that AS is a problem unique to Labour. 1/pic.twitter.com/CY3TlOEhVk
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Co-presenter Nick Hewer and national treasure Stephen Fry have stepped to Riley's defence. If only they would look at the issues a little more closely. 5/
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The best way to describe this campaign is as a collective libel of Labour members, ordinary people who devote their time and energy to fighting against discrimination, and for a more just and equal society. 6/
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#labourantisemitism campaign, it is mostly innuendo with very few specifics. 7/Show this thread -
Over the weekend it was reported that Riley is needing extra security because abuse/threats. Again, no specifics. Are we talking about the legitimate defence of our party in the face of these attacks by people like Riley? 8/
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If there have been genuine threats then that's a matter for the police, but please don't try to shut down debate by tarring all of us with the same brush. 9/
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@channel4 and@c4countdown, how do you feel about your presenter using her platform in this partisan way? Many of us think that it is an abuse of her public profile. 10/10Show this thread End of conversation
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These people ???? What we Jews ?
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No, read the thread. (Right wing) ex-Labour celebs. Stop trying to impute antisemitism on everyone, it makes you look ridiculous.
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Doesnt read like that to me.
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Much be difficult moving around with such a large chip on your shoulder. People are allowed to state their opinions in a free society. Stop kvetching.
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