Thanks Singing! 😘
Just to throw my hat in the ring and address Tory Racism accusations.
Right, I am disgusted and appalled at it. I want them to get on with their internal enquiry and root it out asap. I would like Boris to apologise where needed (it’s needed) and adjust his language going forward. This is not about free speech, it’s about leading a country of people from all backgrounds and it is important that those same people don’t feel maligned or targeted by his stupid prior language.
I don’t however, believe it is the same issue, disgraceful and embarrassing yes, but not the same. There is a very specific and mirky political agenda to the Antisemitism within Labour, and it has taken hold of the party. These are not just stupid ‘jokey’ comments that people are making, it is an endemic belief that Jewish people are somehow lesser, and undeserving of their rightful place in the world, a buying into, of dangerous conspiracy theories and socialist ideologies, a wish to deny them even a country of their own. There is a culture of sympathy towards regimes that would seek to destroy Israel and jewish people, and deny Jews even the dignity of having their horrific history at the hands of hitler fully and rightfully acknowledged.
Currently I am seeing any reports of Racism and anti semitism in the Tory party stamped out and the perpetrators deposed almost immediately upon discovery, however, the issues in the current Labour party seem to be so ingrained, that they either can’t or wont act quickly.
They all should hang their heads in shame! But I go back to my belief that the issues in labour are are a real and present danger, distinct and unique from the Tory issues, that just cannot be ignored.
Anyone criticising the Rabbi for ‘involving himself’ in politics, is missing the point spectacularly, I agree, that religion has no place in politics, however, his responsibility is to his people, and his people (well, a large proportion of them anyway) are currently terrified. (And given their recent history, I completely understand) He would be remiss to not speak out on their behalf. If he doesn’t then who will?
I promise, this is not ‘whataboutery’ or an attempt to diminish the Tory Party issues, but there is imo, a significant difference between the two issues, and for Corbyn to sit on that chair last night, directly following the Rabbi’s comments, only to then not take the opportunity to apologise for the behaviour (regardless of alleged past apologies). Was reprehensible.
Boris? I hope you are listening. You had better apologise when given the chance too.