LAAS comment on "anti-racist" protest which descended into antisemitism
LAAS statement on King's visit in Jewish Chronicle
King and Queen distance themselves from Walthamstow event
LAAS co-director Alex Hearn's statement on King's visit to Walthamstow published by Jewish Chronicle
King Charles forced to distance himself from ‘anti-racism’ event after outcry from Jewish groups
Buckingham Palace issued a statement after being contacted by the JC.
Alex Hearn, co-director of Labour Against Antisemitism, added: “Sadly, the truth about the rally in Walthamstow is that some of it also bore the hallmarks of a hate rally.
“Led by speakers, supposed anti-racists frequently chanted for “intifada” which involves violence against Israeli Jews such as stabbings and blowing up cafes and clubs.
“There were calls to “overthrow the government” and the Socialist Workers Party featured prominently — after their brand was damaged by sexual assault scandals, they now also appear as Stand up to Racism. I would be very wary about celebrating this rally and legitimising it as ‘community cohesion’.”
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https://www.thejc.com/news/king-charles-forced-to-distance-himself-from-anti-racism-event-after-outcry-from-jewish-groups-awvoq4aj