Labour Urged to Investigate Corbynista Candidate for Liking Posts about Antisemitism

Allegations and Complaints

Labour is facing calls to investigate Faiza Shaheen, a candidate aligned with Jeremy Corbyn, for liking a post that criticized the "antisemitism accusations" from the Israel lobby. The Jewish Labour Movement has reported a surge in complaints regarding Shaheen's actions, including a now-deleted post where she proudly shared a photo of herself alongside Corbyn.

Controversy in Chingford and Woodford Green

Shaheen, who is running as the Labour candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green, is aiming to unseat former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith from his parliamentary seat. The post that Shaheen liked raised concerns about the treatment of individuals critical of Israel by what was described as "professional organizations" linked to the Israel lobby.

Response and Calls for Action

The Jewish Labour Movement expressed worries about the tone of Shaheen's social media activity and her association with Corbyn, citing concerns about the party's relationship with the Jewish community. They emphasized the importance of responsible speech from Labour candidates to prevent escalating community tensions.

The Conservative Party has called for Shaheen's immediate dismissal, questioning Labour's commitment to change under Keir Starmer's leadership. Deputy Chairman Jonathan Gullis urged Starmer to take action and remove Shaheen from her candidacy.

Awaiting Statements

Labour and Shaheen have been approached for comments regarding the situation.