Faiza Shaheen, a former Labour candidate, has been suspended from the Labour Party. The suspension follows her liking a tweet by American Jewish comedian Jon Stewart that criticized Israel's apologists. The tweet, which described a segment by Stewart, was perceived by some as downplaying antisemitism accusations. This move has sparked accusations from Labour's Left, including Diane Abbott, of a 'purge' within the party. Shaheen's suspension has been contrasted with the selection of Luke Akehurst, an Israel lobbyist, as a Labour MP candidate. Shaheen will not stand in north London after the party refused to endorse her, citing questions over social media posts.
Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen blocked from standing following 'questions over social media posts' https://t.co/vQkzKY63au
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BREAKING| Former Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen has been suspended from the Labour Party for liking a video by American Jewish comedian, Jon Stewart, which criticizes Israel's apologists. British media described the video as "downplaying antisemitism accusations." https://t.co/MjRvZ5DLjV
Labour suspends Faiza Shaheen for 'liking' something that suggest there is an Israel lobby then selects a Labour MP candidate whose is an Israel lobbyist.
Faiza Shaheen is being barred from standing because she liked a tweet criticising Israel, while Luke Akehurst, who is a literal Israel lobbyist, has been selected — a party in complete service to Tel Aviv. https://t.co/rfijdMmPer
Labour are poised to purge Faiza Shaheen because she liked this tweet. It's a tweet describing a @jonstewart segment about how Israel's apologists behave when you speak out about atrocities committed by Israel. This is a deranged excuse for a pretext. https://t.co/i345KO4sCB
Labour are threatening to purge yet another women of colour. Faiza Shaheen is one of the best candidates the party has. The 'charges' against her include liking tweets rightly accusing Israel of genocide and challenging institutional Islamophobia. https://t.co/SK7l1bxB4r