Labour in turmoil as Corbyn suspended in wake of antisemitism report

Former party leader said problem of antisemitism within Labour was dramatically overstated for political reasons'

Labour was plunged into turmoil after the party suspended Keir Starmer's predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, in the wake of a damning report into antisemitism that found the party responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination.

The decision to suspend Corbyn for saying the problem of antisemitism within Labour was dramatically overstated for political reasons" by opponents and the media sent shockwaves through the party and led to rumours of a split.