Why Margaret Hodge called Jeremy Corbyn a racist in Commons clash

Former minister confronted Labour leader following adoption of controversial new guidelines on anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn
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Veteran Jewish Labour MP Margaret Hodge confronted Jeremy Corbyn in the Commons and called him a racist for upholding controversial new guidelines on tackling anti-Semitism in the party, according to reports.

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