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Jewish Labour Movement blames Corbyn for loss and calls for immediate resignation

The Labour affiliate organisation also said it was 'devastated' Ruth Smeeth, its Parliamentary chair, was not re-elected in Stoke-on-Trent North

December 13, 2019 11:04
Jeremy Corbyn and his wife Laura Alvarez leave Labour headquarters on Friday morning
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The Jewish Labour Movement has condemned Jeremy Corbyn in the wake of the general election defeat, saying it “lies squarely with the party’s leadership” and urging him to resign immediately.

The Labour affiliate organisation also said it was “devastated” that Ruth Smeeth, its Parliamentary chair, was not re-elected in Stoke-on-Trent North.

The party suffered an historic defeat in the general election, losing 59 seats as the Conservatives secured an overall majority.

The JLM statement read: “Labour’s failure in this election lies squarely with the Party’s leadership. The public’s rejection of Corbyn as Prime Minister, the confused position on Brexit and its total failure to tackle anti-Jewish racism mean that the party must truly listen.