Row as councillor who apologised after Jewish community remarks nominates Scottish Labour leadership contender
dailyrecord.co.ukLabour anti-semitism row, has backed MSP Monica Lennon for the top job. A Jewish Labour Movement source said: “No one should be expecting his support or nomination.”Under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, Labour was dogged by allegations of anti-Semitism by members.Sheridan, a former MP who is now a party councillor in Renfrewshire, was criticised for writing in 2018 that he had lost “respect and empathy” for the Jewish community amid the anti-Semitism row.Corbyn said the comments were "completely unacceptable" and Sheridan was suspended.He was later reinstated and said at the time: "I was notified that my suspension from the Labour Party has been lifted with no further action to be taken by the party."Whilst I am delighted with this decision, I.
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