Labour anti-Semitism row: Chris Williamson allowed back into party
An MP has been allowed back into Labour after an investigation into comments he made about the party's handling of anti-Semitism allegations.after saying Labour had been"too apologetic" in the face of criticism on the issue.
He added:"How dare the Labour Party deny it is institutionally racist against Jews when it decides to take no action against Chris Williamson?" The comments came just a week after nine Labour MPs quit the party, citing anti-Semitism as one of the main reasons for the move. He added:"How many more red lines will be laid down by sensible Labour MPs, only for the leadership to trample right over them? Just what will it take?"
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