But in words that infuriated some in the community, it stated:”Mr Corbyn has a formidable record fighting against racism and in speaking up for many persecuted peoples, but in this case he was too slow and too defensive. “He failed to engage with those who pointed out how toxic the party had become for Jews. He consistently failed to accord antisemitism the status of racism – which it undoubtedly is. “Meanwhile, due to his inaction and failure to understand, he made absolutely miserable the lives of several Jewish MPs in his own party. While The Guardian was widely condemned for the editorial, other columnists associated with the newspaper launched strong attacks on Corbyn’s record in recent days.
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