Jon Stewart has criticized the UK Labour Party for blocking an academic from standing in the upcoming election due to their social media activity. The academic was reportedly dropped for liking a skit by Stewart from 2014 that commented on Israel. Stewart described the Labour Party's decision as the 'dumbest thing the UK has done since electing Boris Johnson.' This incident, which occurred on May 30, 2024, has highlighted ongoing tensions within the Labour Party regarding the selection of left wing candidates and the influence of social media activity on political careers.
'What The Actual F**k': Jon Stewart Hits Out At Labour For Dropping Candidate Who Liked His 2014 Israel Skit On Social Media https://t.co/7LcCo93lnL
Jon Stewart weighs in on Labour blocking academic from standing in UK election https://t.co/1pEBM0emEi
Jon Stewart weighs in on Labour blocking academic from standing in election https://t.co/J10lnNrKTQ
Labour Party culling left wing candidates, including one for “liking” a Jon Stewart skit. https://t.co/2iJ0kYf4Xb
Jon Stewart Wades Into Row Over UK Election Hopeful's Israel Tweets: "Dumbest Thing The UK Has Done Since Electing Boris Johnson" https://t.co/IKkBFHwSzI