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Anti-Semitism row 'damaging Labour' - Sadiq Khan Anti-Semitism row 'damaging Labour' - Sadiq Khan
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Labour's candidate for Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that the anti-Semitism row engulfing his party has harmed his chances of being elected.Labour's candidate for Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that the anti-Semitism row engulfing his party has harmed his chances of being elected.
Mr Khan said comments made by ex-London mayor Ken Livingstone had made it "more difficult" for Jewish voters to support him in next week's mayoral election.Mr Khan said comments made by ex-London mayor Ken Livingstone had made it "more difficult" for Jewish voters to support him in next week's mayoral election.
The new Israeli ambassador to London also said elements of left-wing parties were "in denial" about anti-Semitism.The new Israeli ambassador to London also said elements of left-wing parties were "in denial" about anti-Semitism.
It comes after Mr Livingstone stood by his comments about Hitler and Zionism.It comes after Mr Livingstone stood by his comments about Hitler and Zionism.
Mr Livingstone said Adolf Hitler had supported Zionism in the 1930s "before he went mad and ended up killing six million Jews".Mr Livingstone said Adolf Hitler had supported Zionism in the 1930s "before he went mad and ended up killing six million Jews".
'Too many examples''Too many examples'
In an interview with the Observer, Mr Khan said he accepted Mr Livingstone's comments about Hitler would make it harder for some people to feel the Labour Party is the "best place for them".In an interview with the Observer, Mr Khan said he accepted Mr Livingstone's comments about Hitler would make it harder for some people to feel the Labour Party is the "best place for them".
"There are too many examples in our party of people having these views, and action does not appear to have been taken quickly enough," he said."There are too many examples in our party of people having these views, and action does not appear to have been taken quickly enough," he said.
Asked if the controversy would affect his chances, the Labour MP for Tooting said: "Of course it does."Asked if the controversy would affect his chances, the Labour MP for Tooting said: "Of course it does."
What's the difference between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism?What's the difference between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism?
What is the Labour anti-Semitism row about?What is the Labour anti-Semitism row about?
Who is Ken Livingstone?Who is Ken Livingstone?
Meanwhile, Israel's new ambassador to Britain, Mark Regev, told the Sunday Times he had "no doubt that part of the left is in denial" about anti-Semitism.Meanwhile, Israel's new ambassador to Britain, Mark Regev, told the Sunday Times he had "no doubt that part of the left is in denial" about anti-Semitism.
"They say 'anti-Semitism, that's the right, that's the fascists'. That's a cop-out. It doesn't stand up to serious historical examination," he said."They say 'anti-Semitism, that's the right, that's the fascists'. That's a cop-out. It doesn't stand up to serious historical examination," he said.
"When it does raise its ugly head, it should be condemned across the board."When it does raise its ugly head, it should be condemned across the board.
"And failure to condemn has to be in itself condemned," he added when asked if Mr Corbyn had done enough."And failure to condemn has to be in itself condemned," he added when asked if Mr Corbyn had done enough.
Israel's Labour leader Isaac Herzog also said he had been "appalled and outraged by the recent examples of anti-Semitism by senior Labour Party officials".Israel's Labour leader Isaac Herzog also said he had been "appalled and outraged by the recent examples of anti-Semitism by senior Labour Party officials".
Mr Livingstone's comments were "horrific and unthinkable for a British politician in the 21st century", he added.Mr Livingstone's comments were "horrific and unthinkable for a British politician in the 21st century", he added.
'Telling the truth''Telling the truth'
The anti-Semitism row within the Labour Party erupted after Bradford West MP Naz Shah was suspended on Wednesday for comments she made about Israel.The anti-Semitism row within the Labour Party erupted after Bradford West MP Naz Shah was suspended on Wednesday for comments she made about Israel.
On Thursday, Mr Livingstone defended her in a BBC interview, saying that she was not anti-Semitic.On Thursday, Mr Livingstone defended her in a BBC interview, saying that she was not anti-Semitic.
He went on to say: "When Hitler won his election in 1932 his policy then was that Jews should be moved to Israel."He went on to say: "When Hitler won his election in 1932 his policy then was that Jews should be moved to Israel."
Mr Livingstone was subsequently suspended but has stood by his recent comments, saying he was "not sorry for telling the truth".Mr Livingstone was subsequently suspended but has stood by his recent comments, saying he was "not sorry for telling the truth".
He blamed the row on "embittered Blairite MPs" seeking to scupper Labour's chances at the ballot box and prompt a leadership challenge.He blamed the row on "embittered Blairite MPs" seeking to scupper Labour's chances at the ballot box and prompt a leadership challenge.
He was later confronted outside the BBC's studios by Labour MP John Mann, who accused him in front of TV cameras of being a "Nazi apologist".He was later confronted outside the BBC's studios by Labour MP John Mann, who accused him in front of TV cameras of being a "Nazi apologist".
Labour has said it will hold an independent inquiry into anti-Semitism and other forms of racism in its ranks.Labour has said it will hold an independent inquiry into anti-Semitism and other forms of racism in its ranks.
That inquiry, led by Shami Chakrabarti - former head of human rights campaign group Liberty - will consult with the Jewish community and other minority groups.That inquiry, led by Shami Chakrabarti - former head of human rights campaign group Liberty - will consult with the Jewish community and other minority groups.
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