Dugdale hits at Labour anti-jewish row response

Former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has taken a swipe at the party’s handling of the anti-semitism row, admitting to the presence of “abhorrent views” towards the Jewish community.

Speaking for the first time over the complaints that have triggered Jeremy Corbyn’s most difficult period as leader, Ms Dugdale admitted it had been an upsetting few weeks for Labour Party members.

“What undermines our cause are the abhorrent views held by some in our party towards the Jewish community,” Dugdale wrote in a Scottish newspaper. “For too long, too many party members have been involved in defending the indefensible.”

Ms Dugdale becomes the latest Labour member to break ranks with her own party to criticise the “stain” of anti-semitic attitudes.