Labour MPs have unanimously voted through a motion calling on the party leadership to provide detailed answers to 11 questions about their handling of anti-Semitism within the party’s ranks, including the total number of cases, and how they intend to ensure a duty of care towards Labour members, including MPs, targeted by anti-Semitic abuse within the party.
But the party’s general secretary, Jennie Formby, has told MPs that she answers to the ruling National Executive Committee, not to them, in an indication that further clarity will not be forthcoming.
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