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Jeremy Corbyn: Response to EHRC Antisemitism Report

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Background

On October 30, 2020, former UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn made a controversial statement on Facebook regarding the party's handling of antisemitism complaints during his tenure. Corbyn claimed that the scale of the problem had been "dramatically overstated for political reasons" by opponents and the media. This statement led to Corbyn's immediate suspension from the Labour Party, sparking a heated debate around antisemitism, free speech, and the party's leadership. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and divisions within the Labour Party over these issues. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) had recently published a report finding that the Labour Party had unlawfully harassed and discriminated against Jewish people under Corbyn's leadership, with serious failures in handling antisemitism complaints. Corbyn's statement downplaying the issue led to widespread condemnation and his suspension from the party, further exacerbating the controversy.

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Statement by Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy CorbynJeremy Corbyn
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“The scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media.
Context: Jeremy Corbyn made this statement in response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report that found the Labour Party had unlawfully harassed and discriminated against Jewish people under his leadership. The report concluded there had been serious failings in leadership and inadequate processes for handling antisemitism complaints during Corbyn's tenure as party leader.

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Published October 3, 2025

Last edited February 12, 2026

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