Since Kier Starmer won the leadership contest, he felt Jeremy Corbyn’s days in the Labour Party were counted. Not because he leaves, but because he is a voice of the underprivileged left, and I think a cohort of priority is not possible.
Today’s EHRC findings do not suggest that it was directed at a coup against the party’s left, but it is certainly how it is perceived by many labor advocates. For now, former party leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party based both on findings and his response to ongoing anti-Semitism reports within the party’s ranks.
Destruction: Jeremy Corbyn is suspended from labor.
“In light of his comments today and not retracting subsequent comments, Labour has stopped Jeremy Corbyn, who is investigating. He also removed the whip from Congressional Labour.” – Spox
-Pippa Crerar (@pippacralis) October 29, 2020
Anti-Semitism certainly wasn’t a hot topic on the public agenda when the news broke today, but it would distract some attention from the tired Boris Johnson, who appreciates the commentators for other stories.
In response to the EHRC’s ruling and the Labour decision to suspend him, Corbyn said he would challenge the findings.
I will fight hard against political intervention to interrupt me.
I have absolutely made it clear that people are wrong to deny that there was an anti-Semitism issue with the Labour Party.
I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy against all forms of racism.
– Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) October 29, 2020
Twitter users on both sides have also expressed their views, with many commenting that Colvin has spent decades fighting racism both inside and outside of Parliament, and others have described him as “the most decent person” in British politics.
Jeremy Corbyn is not anti-Semitic.
– Gravel Institute (@gravelinstitute) October 29, 2020
Others called the move as a direct attempt to overturn the party’s leftists. One user noted that Corbyn was the first list of MPs highlighted as being suspended. Previous Labour MPs have been added:
It’s scary that Jeremy Corbyn was interrupted by the Labour Party, but no one should be surprised.
Party socialists must stop deceiving themselves. This was always about destroying Jeremy and criminalising criticism of Israel. It had nothing to do with anti-Semitism!
– Chris Williamson (@derbychrisw) October 29, 2020
In contrast, many are pleased to see themselves expelling guilt and other old men that are markedly related to statements and actions deemed anti-Semitic in the EHRC report.
I was very impressed with my willingness to stand up against racism. Pausing Corbyn shows true political courage.
– Nick Cohen (@nickcohen4) October 29, 2020
Of course, whether it’s a coup or not, priorities will make real gambling with this latest move. Certainly, they made a vocal commitment to boost reported sources of anti-Semitism within the party. But many of the party’s left-leaning support cores don’t consider Corbyn to be racist. The statements considered anti-Semitism were instead criticising Israel’s political policy.
Even if either of these reports apply, it is clear that priorities have a lot to do to re-earn the mantle as leader of the “Party of Unity.” Many on the left will be turning a blind eye to the current labor – either providing support to other parties or starting their own party. It’s time on the side of the star, and four years until the next calendar election, he has plenty of time to relieve the wounds and flatten the rough edges.
But we must not forget that Corbin is not there. For now, he is simply distanced, and has helped a lot to Mr. Stager’s frustration. He may still be back.
It’s worth remembering that it’s *not suspended *exples*. A legitimate process is required. After all, that’s part of what the EHRC was very concerned about in that report. Labor may have to “welcome” him in time. So, it’s pretty much, but it’s not the end – anyway https://t.co/sa4sejtpp
– Tim Bale (@proftimbale) October 29, 2020
It reminds me of the (slightly slaughtered) Machiaberian proverb: if you hurt your enemies, kill them. If you simply hurt them, they will remember you and ask for vengeance. If Corbyn found a way back to Westminster, eugenics may have reserved himself an uncomfortable time as a leader.
