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Labour’s antisemitism disputes chief quits job

Thomas Gardiner was widely criticised over the call not to suspend former Liverpool Labour member Kayla Bibby

June 29, 2020 13:21
Thomas Gardiner intervened in the case of Kayla Bibby, who shared an antisemitic image on Facebook and called it: 'The most accurate photo I've seen all year!'

ByLee Harpin

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Thomas Gardiner, Labour's former director of governance and legal affairs, has quit his job.

Mr Gardiner was widely criticised over the controversial call not to suspend former Liverpool Labour member Kayla Bibby after she posted an image of a Star of David-marked monster smothering the Statue of Liberty.

Two weeks ago, the JC revealed how Sir Keir Starmer had brought in a new ‘enforcer’ to help run Labour’s compliance unit.

It is understood that this role had been done, initially on temporary basis, by Alex Barros-Curtis, who played a leading role in Sir Keir’s leadership campaign.

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DURHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers his speech during the 135th Durham Miners Gala on July 13, 2019 in Durham, England. Over two decades after the last pit closed in the Durham coalfield the Miners Gala or Big Meeting as it is known locally remains as popular as ever with close to 200,000 people expected to attend this year. The gala forms part of the culture and heritage of the area and represents the communal values of the North East of England. The gala sees traditional colliery brass bands march through the city ahead of their respective pit banners before pausing to play outside the County Hotel building where union leaders, invited guests and dignitaries gather before they then continue to the racecourse area for a day of entertainment and speeches. Beginning in 1871 the gala is the biggest trade union event in Europe and is part of an annual celebration of socialism. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the Durham Miners’ Association. The gala is hosted by the DMA who also provide a range of services for its members, made up from former Durham miners, including compensation claims, benefit information, tribunal representation and legal advice. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)