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Labour Demands Green Party Withdraw Candidates Over Antisemitism

4/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Labour accuses Green Party candidates in Newcastle—Philip Brookes, Chandni Chopra, and Mohammed Suleman—of posting "horrendous antisemitic" comments on social media.
Labour urges the Green Party to withdraw its support for the candidates, calling the views abhorrent.
The Green Party is investigating the allegations.
The Green Party leadership is taking action.
In London, the Green Party and Reform UK are urged to sever ties with candidates who have shared racist content.

History

Historical Context

The Labour Party's antisemitism crisis intensified after Jeremy Corbyn became leader in 2015, with a 2019 Equality and Human Rights Commission report revealing that 45% of British Jews felt unsafe due to rising antisemitism. Recent accusations against Green Party candidates Philip Brookes, Chandni Chopra, and Mohammed Suleman reflect ongoing concerns about racism in UK politics, potentially undermining public trust in political institutions.

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Story summary

Labour accuses Green Party candidates in Newcastle—Philip Brookes, Chandni Chopra, and Mohammed Suleman—of posting "horrendous antisemitic" comments on social media.
Labour urges the Green Party to withdraw its support for the candidates, calling the views abhorrent.
The Green Party is investigating the allegations.
The Green Party leadership is taking action.
In London, the Green Party and Reform UK are urged to sever ties with candidates who have shared racist content.

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