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Controversy over Oxford Labour students continues as Momentum group denies links to antisemitism allegations

February 19, 2016 12:04
A college at Oxford University

ByRosa Doherty, Rosa Doherty

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An article written by an Oxford university student linked to the hard-left campaign group Momentum has attracted controversy over comments relating to Zionists.

James Elliott, a history student, wrote in the university's newspaper, Oxford Student in 2014: "Antisemitism is a tired old accusation from Zionists, retreating behind mendacious slurs."

The Oxford University Labour Club (OULC) is currently under investigation amid allegations of antisemitism.

Mr Elliott's comments came under the spotlight on Friday, as reports suggest activists from the Momentum group could be behind the hostility Jewish students have faced at the university.