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Analysis claims UK government weaponising antisemitism accusations

Original: Analysis: The UK govt & media are smearing "swaths of the British public as Jew haters"... ... just as they did a decade

A new analysis argues that the UK government and media are branding large parts of the British public as antisemitic, accusing them of trying to shield themselves and Israel from legitimate scrutiny over its conduct in Gaza. The piece draws a direct parallel with the antisemitism controversy that surrounded Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party roughly a decade ago, and references Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham pushing back against the framing.

Why now: Ongoing anger over Israel's actions in Gaza and disputes about whether criticism of Israel is being unfairly labelled antisemitic, echoing the Corbyn-era row.

UK governmentLabour PartyJeremy CorbynAndy BurnhamIsrael

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• Analysis: The UK govt & media are smearing "swaths of the British public as Jew haters"... ... just as they did a decade ago to Corbyn’s Labour party. "Desperate to shield themselves & Israel from scrutiny", they're weaponising antisemitism again. Burnham rounded on the… · DrALJONES · 6

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