Labour member suspended over ‘Jews control the media’ tweet
Angela Ormerod posts message on Twitter including an image of Dame Margaret Hodge, and is now under investigation by the party
A Labour member who posted on twitter that ‘Jews control the media’ has been suspended by the party
The party confirmed to Jewish News that it is investigating Angela Ormerod over an allegedly anti-Semitic tweet sent on Thursday.
In the tweet, she posted a picture of Jewish Labour MP Margaret Hodge with the text “Jews control the media.”
In the image, claims are made about the MP’s family’s business, accusing her of dodging taxes and of racking up more than a million pounds in expenses.
Hodge, who confronted Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn last week and called him “an anti-Semite and a racist” after the party’s National Executive Committee declined to adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, will reportedly be disciplined by the party.
A Labour Party spokesperson said: “The Labour Party takes all complaints of antisemitism extremely seriously and we are committed to challenging and campaigning against it in all its forms. Complaints about antisemitism are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures and any appropriate disciplinary action is taken.”
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.
