Labour MP Margaret Greenwood has deleted a social media message in which she praised an article which suggested that a “lynch mob” was behind the “brutally executed political assassination” of Jeremy Corbyn.

The Shadow Education Secretary wrote that the June 5 article by journalists Peter Oborne and David Hearst - which said that “dark forces made their presence felt” in the campaign against the former Labour leader - was an ‘’important read.’’

The writers claimed they had written the piece, published by Middle East Eye, because they “care greatly about accurate, truthful journalism” and as British citizens “cherish the tradition of fair play and decency”.

They suggested Mr Corbyn had fallen victim to “mob politics” which “threatens democracy itself because, without truthful and honest public discourse, dark forces make their presence felt”.

The JC understands that following an intervention from Sir Keir Starmer’s office, the Wirral West MP wrote after deleting the article: “I understand that some people have found this offensive. I want to be clear I had no intention to cause offence and so have removed the tweet. Wishing everyone a safe & peaceful weekend.”

The Board of Deputies were among those to express concern over “the worrying post shared and then deleted” by Ms Greenwood.

They said they planned to raise the issue at a meeting with the Labour leader next week.

The Board also issued a statement on the dossier of 11 cases of alleged antisemitic conduct by Labour members “we consider to merit expulsion”.

In a statement, Labour said they had “acted swiftly” on the information that was provided on “seven individuals who are currently members.’’

The party added: “A range of actions have already been taken in line with our rules and procedures including exclusions and supsensions pending further investigation.’’