Jeremy Corbyn's response to anti-Semitism in Labour criticised by MPs

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Jeremy Corbyn's response to anti-Semitism in Labour criticised by MPs

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has not done enough to tackle anti-Semitism in the party, a committee of MPs has said.

The Home Affairs Select Committee report criticised him for a lack of "consistent leadership" on the issue, which it said benefited people with "vile attitudes" toward Jewish people.

Mr Corbyn accused the committee of a "disproportionate" emphasis on Labour.

The MPs also criticised Twitter, which they said hosted "vast swathes" of hate speech and abuse aimed at Jews.

Their Anti-Semitism in the UK report said the social network should do more to identify abusers. A spokesman for Twitter said it tackled hateful conduct "head-on".

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