Racist pearl-clutching bastards, the lot of them...
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Today, Labour Conference held a moment of silence for all those who have lost their lives as a result of the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel. - https://nitter.net/UKLabour/status/1711462904803799458#m
'Labour stands firmly in support of Israel’s right to defend itself, rescue hostages and protect its citizens.
Hamas’ awful attacks set back the cause of peace.
It may never have felt more distant, but we will not surrender the hope of two states living side - by side in peace.' - https://nitter.net/DavidLammy/status/1711398162403913910#m
'I utterly condemn the ongoing attacks on Israel and her citizens.
There is no justification for this act of terror which is being perpetrated by those who seek to undermine any chance for future peace in the region.
Israel has a right to defend herself.' - https://nitter.net/Keir_Starmer/status/1710578659415757310#m
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Lammy has a piece in the JC calling for police to intervene to protect 'Jewish communities':
'Labour is calling for a zero-tolerance approach to any intimidation and harassment directed towards Jewish communities here in Britain. Policing must now surge. Security is the meaning of solidarity.
My piece with @YvetteCooperMP for @JewishChron 👇🏿
https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/all/labour-condemns-this-terrorism-in-the-fiercest-terms-3Hy7canNfed3dE2ZYgc7nY' - https://nitter.net/DavidLammy/status/1711340686392361346#m
The JC seems pleased by the performance over all:
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Starmer receives standing ovation at Labour conference as he supports Israel
'I am shocked and appalled by the events in Israel,' Starmer said
David Rose
BY David Rose
October 10, 2023 15:38
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer today received two standing ovations after offering unequivocal support for Jews and for Israel in his keynote speech to the party’s annual conference in Liverpool.
The first, from an audience that numbered several thousand, came when he said that Labour was now a “new party” that stood for public service, and had “ripped antisemitism out by its roots”.
The second came just moments later, when he turned to the Hamas terror group’s attack on Israel.
“I am shocked and appalled by the events in Israel,” Starmer said. “I utterly condemn the senseless murder of men, women and children, including British citizens, in cold blood by the terrorists of Hamas.”
He said Labour remained committed to the search for peace, by encouraging a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
But, he went on, “These actions by Hamas do nothing for the Palestinian people, and Israel must always have the right to defend its people.”
After the second ovation, he added that “terrorism is a menace that we must all confront” – a mission that Labour would embrace wholeheartedly if it won the next general election.
Starmer’s comments followed a one-minute silence in the conference main hall yesterday held in memory of the victims of the Hamas attacks.
This was introduced by Starmer’s deputy, Angela Rayner, who was once seen as a loyal supporter of the former party leader Jeremy Corbyn – who was not admitted to the conference and had failed to condemn the attacks.
Rayner told delegates: “I know you will all be appalled by the terrible situation in Israel. I would be grateful now if you could all join us in a moment of silence in sympathy with the victims and the bereaved.”
The audience rose as one and stood in absolute silence for 60 seconds.
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It's all so sickening. A green light for Israeli atrocities.
jeers,
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