Labour has lost its soul.
Years ago the Sunday Times ran a story about how Germany imports all its comedy. That when they destroyed their Jews they lost their sense of humour.
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Likewise with the murder or expulsion of their Jewish classical musicians. The soul went out of their once great orchestras.
Here’s an Israeli (Palestinian actually) story circa 1930s and 40s:
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What do you call a survivor disembarking at Haifa without a violin?
Answer: a pianist.
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Whilst many strong minded, principled and intelligent Labourites stayed to challenge Corbyn, most of those who remained were the very opposite.
In contrast, one hundred percent of those who left the party because of antisemitism were the very best of Labour. 4/8
They are, or were, the party’s spine and its conscience.
The letters and film ‘Forced Out’ are testimonies to their honour. Each letter writer represents many such who are unrecorded because they just tore up their membership cards for the same reasons.
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Keir can reshuffle all he likes but under Corbyn the best people were forced out. As well as implementing the EHRC Keir needs to recognise these heroes, show them respect, and regain their trust in a very public way. Only then can we see proof of his leadership and sincerity.6/8
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