Watch Jewish News’ Corbyn v Smith leadership debate
Streamed exclusively by Jewish News, see Jeremy Corbyn face-off against rival Owen Smith in the final installment of their bitter leadership battle.
As the battle for the Labour Party leadership comes to a climax, watch leader Jeremy Corbyn face down challenger Owen Smith at JW3 on Sunday from 6pm – via Jewish News’ exclusive live stream.
The debate – organised by the Jewish Labour Movement, Labour Friends of Israel and JW3, and media partnered by Jewish News – is the final hustings before the ballot closes – bringing the curtain down on one of the most bitter leadership contests in living memory.
Polling suggests Corbyn – who has overseen a collapse in Labour’s support among British Jews – is overwhelmingly likely to win with a mandate at least as sizeable as that which he won last September.
Watch Corbyn come under heavy scrutiny over Labour’s ongoing anti-Semitism crisis – with other contentious communal issues such as faith schools and attitudes to Israel also set to feature heavily. Other hot topics include Brexit and the economy.
Labour Friends of Israel chair Joan Ryan says she hopes the hustings “can begin the process of rebuilding the confidence of the community in the Labour Party, which has been so carelessly squandered over the past year.”
During the debate, tweet using the hashtag #JewishLabourDebate.
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
