Jews for a Labour victory
Published
by
Richard Kuper
JVL Introduction
The Jewish Socialists’ Group has just issued its statement on the General Election.
We endorse its calls on Jews in Britain to:
* be vigilant and to act against all antisemitism…
* to vote Labour for a better, more just and equal future for everyone, and especially for those suffering poverty and discrimination.
This article was originally published by the Jewish Socialists' Group on Sat 23 Nov 2019. Read the original here.
Jews for a Labour victory
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What a brilliant, uplifting and inspirational statement, and if I’m honest – unlike a few – it brought a tear to my eye.
Thank you so much for this, and in solidarity with all good socialists of differing races and creeds. I am waiting in anticipation for a socialist government on 13 December.
Thank you for a wonderful, articulate and important statement. Should be on the front page of every news paper.
There’s nothing new about the Tories being antisemitic. They always have been. In fact, it’s a thoroughly racist party.
Well done to the Jewish Socialists Group!
I couldn’t agree more. This is the definitive statement about Labour and its attitude to racism in all its clothes, including anti-Semitism but I believe it’s just not getting through. Almost every time I’ve heard Jeremy Corbyn interviewed about labour values, the interviewer falls back on what they feel is proven anti-Semitism within Labour. I’m so frustrated. I support the Palestinians’ fight for justice but having joined the party around 1970, I can say I have never, ever heard an anti-Semitic remark from a Labour member or supporter. The media fall for it every time.
Thanks for this statement – it is absolutely spot-on.
This is perfect. As a non-Jewish Labour supporter, I have close Jewish friends in Labour who respect, support and like Jeremy, and know the falsity of the accusations against him. We need more Jewish Labour voices putting the case you put so beautifully. Thank you.
Spot on!
And in the light of the Chief Rabbi’s statement we all need to speak out.
I am so pleased, and happy, that you have put this article forwards…. Nothing, nothing, is perfect in life, but to work towards making things better, rather than more ‘divide & conquer’, instilling more hatred & lies, is the only way that I can see to go…. Thank you XX
I needed to read that! -especially after listening to Mike Katz on the World Service this morning, (getting the boot in at ca 8.15). A bit fed up with the BBC, I swapped to the Today programme immediately. The interviewer was giving Lord Dubs a hard time! Luckily, he fought back well and was later paraphrased in a more decent light. Keep the pressure on!!
This is a refreshing antidote to yet another attack on Jeremy Corbyn by the Chief Rabbi, with precious little effort to maintain a semblance of impartiality on the part of the BBC.
I am not Jewish myself, but have a Jewish husband, who unfortunately has bought into the prevailing myth about JC lock, stock and barrel. If only this letter could be published more widely!
Agree with this article, ignore all that masquerade as some sort of moral compass ,( CHIEF RABBI’S) when they are friends with a confirmed racist ie boris johnson. vote labour for a better society for all
Great statement, thank you Jewish socialists’ groups
I am half Palestinian and would like to give a more supportive contribution, but i’m concerned it would be construed by some as anti semitic.
This is an axcellent article and very accurate. I am in my 80s, a long standing LP member and I Have never heard, or seen any anti- semitism or for that matter any other form of racism at any meeting or function run by the Labour Party. How these people can use such an evil thing as anti semitism for political purposes isbeyond my understanding. Iove to all.
Totally support this statement. We are fighting for a better world together. Against the worst Mccarthyite smear campaign in British history.
Thank you my wonderful Jewish comrades for your support.