Labour politician's shul security comments 'extremely offensive', says Cardiff rabbi

Rabbi Rose said on Thursday that the comments did not consider "the reality of what the Jewish community in this country is facing", saying police and ministers had warned them of "the need for bolstered security".

He added: "The comments that seemed to imply that the Jewish community in this country was to blame for violence and hatred in this country was extremely offensive.

He said Ms Rathbone was "very apologetic for what she'd said" when they met on Wednesday evening.

Ms Rathbone has since apologised publicly.

Her comments have been referred to the Labour Party's general secretary for investigation, while the Labour group in the Welsh Assembly is considering disciplinary action against her.