Labour MP vows to 'cleanse' party of antisemites and slams Derek Hatton and George Galloway

Synopsis

Labour MP John Mann, chair of the all-party parliamentary group on anti-semitism, discusses the resignation of Joan Ryan from the Labour Party. Ryan expresses her inability to support Jeremy Corbyn, whom she accuses of fostering a culture of anti-Jewish racism. Mann highlights the growing number of young activists leaving the party, feeling unrepresented and unsafe, particularly young Jewish individuals. He contrasts Corbyn's inaction regarding incidents like the treatment of Luciana Berger with the decisive interventions made by former Prime Minister Tony Blair during his tenure. Mann emphasizes that the current situation within the Labour Party is deteriorating, suggesting that it is moving backwards rather than addressing the issues at hand. He acknowledges the critical point of no return the party faces, especially with the emergence of a new party that aligns with the remain stance on Brexit, indicating a significant shift in political dynamics.