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Emma Barnett abused on social media

Broadcaster targeted after Labour leader fails to remember cost of key policy

May 30, 2017 15:15
Emma Barnett with Mr Corbyn. Her questions sparked abuse online
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Emma Barnett, the broadcaster and JC columnist, was subjected to antisemitic abuse from Jeremy Corbyn's supporters following an interview she conducted with the Labour leader on Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

Questioned about the party's position on childcare, Mr Corbyn struggled to remember the cost of  Labour's policy.

Following the broadcast, on Tuesday, Ms Barnett was branded a '"Zionist shill" on Twitter and accused of writing "Zionist drivel" . 

False allegations about her family were also circulated on social media and other posts accused her of "bias" and being a Conservative.