VIDEO: Labour leadership hopefuls clash on anti-Semitism in debate
Watch Owen Smith accuse Jeremy Corbyn of failing to stamp out anti-Semitism in the party
The controversy surrounding anti-Semitism the Labour Party surfaced during a leadership debate on Thursday night, in which both contenders were heckled on the issue.
Owen Smith accused Jeremy Corbyn of failing to do enough to stamp out anti-Semitism in the Labour Party since he became leader.
The incumbent leader stressed that he was tackling the issue – having suspended 19 people for allegations of racism.
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