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In 2017, we urged readers to Dump The Guardian over its relentless attacks on Jeremy Corbyn. After a short pause, the paper continued and intensified its attacks, this time spreading spurious and damaging claims of anti-semitism.

Noam Chomsky, asked about these claims, responded:

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The charges of anti-Semitism against Corbyn are without merit, an underhanded contribution to the disgraceful efforts to fend off the threat that a political party might emerge that is led by an admirable and decent human being, a party that is actually committed to the interests and just demands of its popular constituency and the great majority of the population generally, while also authentically concerned with the rights of suffering and oppressed people throughout the world. Plainly an intolerable threat to order. (Noam Chomsky, email to Media Lens, September 9, 2018)

In his excellent piece The chimera of British anti-Semitism (and how not to fight it if it were real), Norman Finkelstein writes:

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The transparent motive behind this cynical campaign is to demonize Corbyn, not because he’s a “fucking anti-Semite,” but because he’s a principled champion of Palestinian rights.

Below, we've compiled a list of over one hundred Guardian articles to give you an idea of just how dedicated the paper has been in spreading these spurious charges of antisemitism.

According to Patrick Elliot, the Guardian was the first UK newspaper to publish a story "with the words 'Corbyn' and 'antisemitism' in the same sentence."

If you haven't already, it really is time to Dump the Guardian.

Twitter reactions to the Guardian's campaign

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Jonathan Cook, journalist (@Jonathan_K_Cook)
How do we influence the corporate media? Only through consumer boycotts. If you keep subscribing to the Guardian, it has precisely *no* incentive to stop its anti-Corbyn campaign. In fact, it will assume you approve. Hit it in the pocket - the *only* place it has feelings

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Media Lens, media analysts (@medialens)
Every day, the Guardian delivers articles about Labour's supposed 'antisemitism failure'. This is a calculated editorial Guardian policy. Where are the Palestinian voices? Where are the articles exposing the cynical pro-Israel strategy to undermine Corbyn?

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Mark Curtis, British historian (@markcurtis30)
Guardian agit-prop to stop Corbyn and reimpose militarist neoliberalism is now relentless. I count around 40 anti-Corbyn 'anti-semitism' stories on Guardian website in past 4 weeks alone. The paper's top story. Its agenda could hardly be clearer.

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xx Matthew Weaver, Jessica Elgot

26 Sep 2017

Labour fringe speaker's Holocaust remarks spark new antisemitism row

Party to adopt rule change cracking down on antisemitism as Tom Watson announces investigation into Holocaust remarks

x Jonathan Freedland

27 Sep 2017

Labour’s denial of antisemitism in its ranks leaves the party in a dark place

In no other case of minority discrimination would three outside voices be allowed to say ‘nothing to see here’. Len, Ken and Ken are on dodgy ground

x Marina Hyde

27 Sep 2017

Oh, Jeremy Corbyn! I bet you think this song is about you: my week at Labour’s love-in

The party’s conference was big on euphemisms for not winning the election and low on dissent, with everything unfortunate regarded as a conspiracy against Jeremy. What a difference a year makes!

x Toby Helm

20 Jan 2018

Jewish Labour group accuses party of failing to act on antisemitism complaints

Jewish Labour Movement leader says there is ‘vast backlog’ of alleged cases

x Toby Helm

24 Mar 2018

Labour MPs challenge Corbyn on antisemitism and Brexit

Explanations demanded over Facebook comment and sacking of Owen Smith

x Matthew d'Ancona

25 Mar 2018

Corbyn’s ‘regret’ over an antisemitic mural doesn’t go remotely far enough

The party leader seems to respond as though hatred of Jewish people is an irritant, rather than a issue of fundamental rights

xx Heather Stewart, Kevin Rawlinson

26 Mar 2018

Jewish leaders accuse Jeremy Corbyn of 'siding with antisemites'

The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council issue open letter criticising Labour leader

x Dan Sabbagh

26 Mar 2018

Why Labour continues to struggle with antisemitism

Toxic subject returns to dog leadership despite internal inquiry, numerous suspensions and repeated apologies

x Jack Bernhardt

26 Mar 2018

Whatever his supporters think, criticism of Corbyn is not a Blairite plot

The row over antisemitism in Labour shows there’s nothing harder than owning up to a mistake by your own side

x Rafael Behr

27 Mar 2018

Moderate MPs feel isolated by Corbyn - but can't imagine a future outside Labour

On antisemitism, Russia and Brexit, centrists might feel they’re in the wrong movement. Yet they’d struggle to create a new alliance

x Matthew Weaver

27 Mar 2018

Labour ignored formal complaint over antisemitic mural, emails suggest

Publicist says concerns over Corbyn’s support for painting were repeatedly brushed aside

x Matthew Weaver

27 Mar 2018

Labour has taken too long to stamp out antisemitism, says Corbyn ally

Shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey says party must act to ensure Jewish people feel welcome in Labour

x Hadley Freeman

27 Mar 2018

Why did I protest against Corbyn? Look at his long list of evasions

It felt good to join others demonstrating over the Labour leader’s conduct. He needs to take responsibility and tackle antisemitism in the party once and for all

x Michael Segalov

28 Mar 2018

If you can’t see antisemitism, it’s time to open your eyes

Jeremy Corbyn isn’t alone – everyone in the Labour party should have recognised how offensive that mural was

x Polly Toynbee

29 Mar 2018

Labour’s focus should be beating the Tories. It must stop feuding

The party has serious issues to resolve and it won’t be able to win the 2022 election unless it addresses them

xx Pippa Crerar, Anne Perkins

29 Mar 2018

Labour denies it is sitting on key antisemitism measure

Jeremy Corbyn’s office has yet to approve job description for in-house lawyer to deal with allegations

x Marina Hyde

30 Mar 2018

Corbyn and Blair: are they really so very different?

Both believe in their own moral infallibility. In the movies, this type of guy redeems himself. In real life, it’s not quite so simple

xx Dan Sabbagh, Heather Stewart

30 Mar 2018

Corbyn, antisemitism and a week that tugged at Labour's frayed fabric

A row over an East End mural has reopened the party’s divisions, with local elections looming

x Jonathan Freedland

30 Mar 2018

Antisemitism matters: Jews are the canary in the coalmine

Conspiracy theories, fake news, demonisation of unpopular groups: if these become the norm, all of society suffers

x Observer editorial

31 Mar 2018

The Observer view: only action, not words, can purge this evil from Labour

Jeremy Corbyn must adopt a zero tolerance attitude to bigotry and racism within his party’s ranks

x Helen Lewis

01 Apr 2018

If Corbyn is not to appear a passenger in his own party, he must learn to lead

If Labour is to stamp out antisemitism, its leader must act with integrity

x Philip Spencer

01 Apr 2018

The shame of antisemitism on the left has a long, malign history

The origins of today’s crisis in Labour date back to the 19th century, and ever since Jews have been seen as a problem by a strain of socialist thought

x Michael Savage

01 Apr 2018

Major Jewish private donor ditches Labour over antisemitism

Sir David Garrard voices dismay at party leadership’s conduct, while top official quits NEC after criticism

x Andrew Sparrow

01 Apr 2018

Stain of antisemitism must be removed from Labour, says Eddie Izzard

Comedian and activist says party must unite around Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘platform of hope’

x Andrew Sparrow

01 Apr 2018

Former Speaker Michael Martin calls for Labour conference on antisemitism

In an exclusive interview, Lord Martin said failure to tackle the problem could cost next election

x Ben Quinn

02 Apr 2018

Jewish Corbyn ally 'frustrated' with pace of antisemitism response

Rhea Wolfson, a member of Labour’s NEC, expects process to speed up under new general secretary

03 Apr 2018

Shame of Labour party antisemitism

Giles Oakley, Martin Weitz and Jeremy Connick on anti-Jewish sentiment and Jeremy Corbyn’s handling of the issue

05 Apr 2018

Antisemitism on the left and Jeremy Corbyn

Israeli ambassador Mark Regev and other readers respond to recent articles on an issue that has dominated recent headlines

x Jessica Elgot

06 Apr 2018

Leaked minutes show Labour at odds over antisemitism claims

Exclusive: Corbyn supporters tried to block action against members facing complaints

x Howard Jacobson

07 Apr 2018

Howard Jacobson: ‘Jews know what antisemitism is and what it isn’t. To invent it would be a sacrilege’

I still think Britain is a fine country to be a Jew in. But it is as though I now live in the shadow of an unseen enemy

07 Apr 2018

Letters: Labour has failed to address antisemitism

Jeremy Corbyn is not doing enough leading – on antisemitism, Brexit or anything else

x Nadeem Badshah

08 Apr 2018

Crowd descends on Labour HQ to protest over antisemitism

Shouts of ‘shame’ ring out at rally in Westminster at mention of party leader, Jeremy Corbyn

x Jessica Elgot

10 Apr 2018

Antisemitism: Israeli Labor leader cuts ties with Jeremy Corbyn

Avi Gabbay announces temporary suspension of links between the two parties

xx Jonathan Arkush, Jonathan Goldstein

15 Apr 2018

Corbyn needs to defend Labour MPs fighting antisemitism

We are meeting the Labour leader to try to rebuild the trust of the Jewish community

x Michael Savage

15 Apr 2018

Corbyn is urged to protect Labour MPs who protested against antisemitism

Jewish groups call on Labour leader to support those who raised issue of racism from ‘perverse backlash’

xx Pippa Crerar, Anne Perkins

17 Apr 2018

Jeremy Corbyn accused of lacking moral clarity on antisemitism

Labour backbenchers among those criticising party leadership in Commons debate

xxx Andrew Sparrow, Kevin Rawlinson, Peter Walker

17 Apr 2018

Luciana Berger MP criticises 'corrosive' antisemitism within Labour – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen Brittany Kaiser’s Cambridge Analytica evidence to MPs - Summary Opening of the Syria debate - Summary and analysis Afternoon summary

x Pippa Crerar

18 Apr 2018

Sadiq Khan challenges Corbyn to 'walk the walk' on antisemitism

London mayor says Labour leader should kick ‘glaringly obvious’ offenders out of party

x Ben Quinn

20 Apr 2018

Good people are failing to tackle antisemitism, ex-chief rabbi says

Lord Sacks speaks of shame over rise of antisemitism, saying ‘this is not the Britain I know and love’

x Hadley Freeman

21 Apr 2018

If people don’t know about the Holocaust, it’s because they don’t really care

Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it, the saying goes

x Peter Walker

23 Apr 2018

Labour antisemitism roundtable meeting postponed

Event on hold after two largest Jewish organisations – which are meeting Corbyn on Tuesday – said they would not attend

x Keith Kahn-Harris

23 Apr 2018

Labour’s far left must tame itself to root out antisemitism

The passion of the grassroots movement is not conducive to careful speech, but if it does not face up to the issue of abuse, it may find itself suppressed

xx Peter Walker, Jessica Elgot

24 Apr 2018

Jewish leaders dismiss Corbyn meeting on antisemitism as 'missed opportunity'

Heads of Jewish community groups claim Corbyn failed to agree to their demands in attempt to combat antisemitism within Labour

x Pippa Crerar

26 Apr 2018

Keir Starmer hits back at McCluskey in Labour antisemitism row

Shadow minister says those who deny Labour has antisemitism issues are ‘part of the problem’

x Jessica Elgot

28 Apr 2018

Labour antisemitism talks: six key sticking points

After a meeting between Jeremy Corbyn and Jewish leaders there are several areas of contention

x Jessica Elgot

28 Apr 2018

Corbyn's office denies it advised Labour activist day before expulsion

Marc Wadsworth found to have brought party into disrepute by conduct at antisemitism event

x Katy Balls

04 May 2018

The Tories are no longer scared. They now know Corbyn isn’t the messiah

Last night’s local election results mean the Conservatives aren’t terrified of another general election any more

xx Jessica Elgot, Nadia Khomami

04 May 2018

Labour antisemitism scandal blamed for Tory win in Barnet

North-west London council was key target but Jewish voters told activists they would not vote for racist party

x Barry Rawlings

05 May 2018

Barnet paid the price for Labour’s record on antisemitism

The Conservatives exploited the party’s failures to win the council. That’s what opponents do if you make it easy for them

x Jessica Elgot

10 May 2018

Labour MPs back antisemitism measures rejected by Corbyn

Shadow ministers among those urging guidelines proposed by Jewish groups be adopted

x Matthew Weaver

14 May 2018

Labour must expel Livingstone and Walker over antisemitism, says Jewish leader

Newly elected president of UK’s biggest Jewish group says Barnet result shows party is suffering at the polls

19 May 2018

Labour defends peerage for campaigner linked to antisemitism row

Race equality activist Martha Osamor signed letter against suspension of party members

x Jessica Elgot

30 May 2018

Jeremy Corbyn's views 'could drive Jewish people from UK'

British Jews are asking ‘Do we have a future?’ says outgoing president of board of deputies

x Nick Cohen

07 Jul 2018

Why has Labour run the risk of alienating progressive Jews?

The party’s decision to ignore a widely accepted definition of antisemitism simply beggars belief

x Keith Kahn-Harris

10 Jul 2018

Without trust, Labour’s new antisemitism code is bound to fail

Labour wanted to solve its antisemitism problem but new rules can only work if there is trust in the people behind them

x Jessica Elgot

16 Jul 2018

Dozens of rabbis say Labour chooses to ignore UK Jewish community

Letter to Guardian criticises party for ‘rewriting’ accepted definition of antisemitism

xx Heather Stewart, Jessica Elgot

17 Jul 2018

Labour MP labels Corbyn an 'antisemite' over party's refusal to drop code

Margaret Hodge accuses Corbyn of racism after NEC upholds adoption of antisemitism code

x Dave Rich

18 Jul 2018

Labour’s antisemitism code exposes a sickness in Jeremy Corbyn’s party

For years, certain antisemitic attitudes have been normalised in parts of the left. It seems they are now an official party stance

x Margaret Hodge

18 Jul 2018

I was right to confront Jeremy Corbyn over Labour’s antisemitism

By watering down its definition of antisemitism, the Labour party has made itself a hostile environment for Jews • Margaret Hodge is the Labour MP for Barking

x Jessica Elgot

21 Jul 2018

Labour has got to solve antisemitism issue, says Eddie Izzard

NEC member and comedian warns Corbyn he needs to ‘be strong on putting this to bed’

x Toby Helm

21 Jul 2018

Labour MPs and peers plan to defy Corbyn on antisemitism definition

Members to vote on changing code of conduct agreed by national executive committee

xx Pippa Crerar, Sarah Marsh

23 Jul 2018

Hodge stands by comments accusing Corbyn of antisemitism

Labour MP, who faces party inquiry, says leader must be judged on his actions

23 Jul 2018

Antisemitism definition continues to divide the Labour party

Guardian readers offer their views on the Labour party row regarding incorporating a definition of antisemitism into the party’s code of conduct

x Editorial

24 Jul 2018

The Guardian view on antisemitism and Labour: not just a problem of perception

The Labour party is tackling difficult questions of how to defend free speech while curbing antisemitic hate-speech. But it hasn’t come up with an acceptable answer

xx Kevin Rawlinson, Pippa Crerar

26 Jul 2018

Jewish newspapers claim Corbyn poses 'existential threat'

Joint editorial says Labour has tolerated antisemitism since he became leader

xx Peter Walker, Pippa Crerar

26 Jul 2018

Jeremy Corbyn faces growing calls to solve Labour's antisemitism crisis

Senior party members add to Jewish newspapers’ criticisms

x Jonathan Freedland

27 Jul 2018

Yes, Jews are angry – because Labour hasn’t listened or shown any empathy

The row over how to define antisemitism is not just about nuances of phrasing. Failure to consult Jewish opinion has destroyed all goodwill

xxx Jamie Doward, Toby Helm, Jonah Ramchandan

28 Jul 2018

Second MP investigated in row over Labour's antisemitism code

Ian Austin, adopted child of Jewish refugees, warned over ‘abusive conduct’ after expressing anger about party’s new code

x Peter Walker

29 Jul 2018

I'm ashamed at the way my party is offending Jews, says Labour MP

Ian Austin rejects as ‘grotesque’ the idea that he has ulterior motive for his criticisms

xx Verity Bowman, Pippa Crerar

31 Jul 2018

Corbyn ally says 'Jewish Trump fanatics making up' antisemitism claims

Labour MP calls for NEC member Peter Willsman to be suspended after comments are recorded

x Gaby Hinsliff

31 Jul 2018

Peter Willsman’s rant points to a Labour party still blind to antisemitism

The activist offhandedly dismissed antisemitism allegations. How much more poisonous will Labour let this issue become?

x Pippa Crerar

31 Jul 2018

Labour under pressure over Peter Willsman's antisemitism remarks

NEC member said Jewish claims of antisemitism were based on ‘duff information’

x Michael Segalov

02 Aug 2018

Corbyn must step up and disown those who tolerate antisemitism

Momentum has shown the way in withdrawing support from Peter Willsman. It’s time Labour’s leader entered the fray

x Gaby Hinsliff

02 Aug 2018

Dark forces gather as UK politics heads for rock bottom

Total Brexit incompetence on one side, troubling views on antisemitism on the other. What have we done to deserve this?

x Marina Hyde

03 Aug 2018

A Waco week, as Corbynistas do politics in the paranoid style

Labour’s leader should ignore mawkish messages of support and stop seeing inflexibility as a virtue

04 Aug 2018

Tom Harris resigns from Labour amid antisemitism row

The former Glasgow MP and transport minister has been critical of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership on the issue

xx Toby Helm, Jamie Doward

04 Aug 2018

Tom Watson: Labour faces ‘eternal shame’ over antisemitism

Deputy leader demands Jeremy Corbyn acts immediately to halt damaging arguments within the party

x Fiona Millar

04 Aug 2018

For 40 years I’ve stayed with the party, dark days and all. Why am I now on the brink of leaving?

The former adviser to Cherie Blair says Brexit, the antisemitism row and worries about ‘sanctimonious’ Corbyn could now drive her to hand back her membership

x Nick Cohen

05 Aug 2018

How Britain’s far left ‘sympathises’ with the worst of our prejudices

Momentum’s Activist Handbook has little positive to say on the immigration front

x Toby Helm

05 Aug 2018

Antisemitism: Corbyn and the crisis that won’t go away

Months of allegations are eating away at Labour’s standing

x Helen Lewis

05 Aug 2018

Labour’s endless internal rows leave it with little energy for real opposition

There is no shortage of attack lines ready to be deployed against the Tories, but infighting is sapping Labour’s energy for the fight

x Dave Rich

05 Aug 2018

Jeremy Corbyn needs to do much better to convince Jews he acts in good faith

The Labour leader’s Guardian article did nothing to solve the crisis over the party’s antisemitism definition • Jeremy Corbyn: I will root antisemites out of Labour – they do not speak for me

x Rajeev Syal

07 Aug 2018

Labour trying to purge Corbyn antisemitism critics, says Hodge

Margaret Hodge urges party to drop its disciplinary action against colleague Ian Austin

xx Hannah Weisfeld, Alex Sobel

09 Aug 2018

Labour’s antisemitism failure means it cannot be a credible critic of Israel

The party’s words will carry little weight until it adopts the accepted IHRA definition

x Jessica Elgot

09 Aug 2018

Labour antisemitism row: adopt standard definition and end infighting, says GMB

Union’s chief says party is ‘knocking lumps out of each other’ when it should be exploiting Tory divisions

x Dan Sabbagh

10 Aug 2018

Second union boss urges Labour to adopt full definition of antisemitism

Unison’s Dave Prentis argues that not doing so is costing party the moral high ground

11 Aug 2018

Third union boss calls on Labour to adopt full antisemitism definition

Usdaw chief Paddy Lillis urges Corbyn to use complete International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance text

x Pippa Crerar

13 Aug 2018

McDonnell backed launch of anti-Zionist group accused of antisemitism

Shadow chancellor praised network’s founding a decade ago, but stresses he does not endorse all of its views

x Heather Stewart

14 Aug 2018

Labour frustration mounts as Corbyn wreath row drags on

Party hoped for effective summer campaign, but leader struggles to shake off questions over PLO ceremony

15 Aug 2018

Antisemitism row: Corbyn has to change, says Gordon Brown

Former PM says antisemitism issue is a ‘running sore’ that needs resolving immediately

xx Jessica Elgot, Heather Stewart

15 Aug 2018

Labour prepares the ground for compromise on antisemitism code

Party open to adopting full IHRA definition if it can protect legitimate criticism of Israel

x Severin Carrell

21 Aug 2018

Anas Sarwar: Labour must adopt in full IHRA antisemitism definition

Former deputy leader of party in Scotland makes remarks during Corbyn’s Scottish trip

x Hilary Freeman

23 Aug 2018

Is my Jewish three-year-old too young to learn about antisemitism?

I stand by my decision to read my daughter a children’s version of the Anne Frank story, but some of my friends have objected

x Michael Savage

26 Aug 2018

Remarks about Zionists draw official complaint against Jeremy Corbyn

Leader is reported for antisemitism over speech made in 2013

x Peter Walker

28 Aug 2018

Corbyn's comments most offensive since Enoch Powell, says ex-chief rabbi

Jonathan Sacks says Labour leader is antisemite who has given support to racists, terrorists and dealers of hate

xx Jessica Elgot, Dan Sabbagh

29 Aug 2018

Jewish groups urge Corbyn to end 'impasse' over antisemitism

Letters urge Labour to act as they call online abuse of Jews ‘unfathomably vast’

xx Heather Stewart, Peter Walker

30 Aug 2018

Frank Field resigns Labour whip over antisemitism crisis

MP decries ‘culture of nastiness’ in party and says he will sit as an independent

x Wes Streeting

31 Aug 2018

Labour needs to change. Frank Field’s resignation letter tells us how

Unaddressed antisemitism and our toxic culture has divided this great party. We must find a solution – without splitting

x Jessica Elgot

01 Sep 2018

Antisemitism row 'risks chances of Labour government'

Crisis raising questions about party’s position on equality, says former Labour minister

01 Sep 2018

David Blunkett calls for 'Corbyn project' rethink

Former home secretary says resignation of Frank Field means party faces irrelevance unless there is ‘seismic change’

x Dan Sabbagh

02 Sep 2018

Gordon Brown speaks out on 'fundamental' issue of antisemitism

Former Labour leader says party must back IHRA definition ‘unequivocally’

x Dan Sabbagh

02 Sep 2018

Antisemitism row: Hodge and Brown pile pressure on Corbyn

Labour MP says adopting IHRA definition not enough as former PM speaks out on issue

x Dan Sabbagh

03 Sep 2018

Labour activist in antisemitism row re-elected to ruling body

Peter Willsman keeps NEC seat despite saying Jewish critics of Labour were ‘Trump fanatics’

x Dan Sabbagh

05 Sep 2018

Hodge urges Corbyn to rebuild trust after Labour antisemitism row

Backbencher says attempt to clarify the IHRA definition would have ‘deeply offended Jewish community’

x Jonathan Freedland

05 Sep 2018

Jewish concern over Corbyn is not all about Israel. It’s about antisemitism

The IHRA row focused on the Middle East conflict. But that’s not the heart of the matter

x Hadley Freeman

08 Sep 2018

It’s Jewish new year, a time to eat and talk – and there’ll only be one topic at the table

As I dip my apple slice in honey, I will think about the days when Jews were not fretting about antisemitism going mainstream in Britain

x Peter Walker

09 Sep 2018

Chuka Umunna says Labour is institutionally racist

Streatham MP says party’s failure to deal with antisemitism is a problem

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Jonathan Cook, journalist (@Jonathan_K_Cook)
How do we influence the corporate media? Only through consumer boycotts. If you keep subscribing to the Guardian, it has precisely *no* incentive to stop its anti-Corbyn campaign. In fact, it will assume you approve. Hit it in the pocket - the *only* place it has feelings

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Media Lens, media analysts (@medialens)
Every day, the Guardian delivers articles about Labour's supposed 'antisemitism failure'. This is a calculated editorial Guardian policy. Where are the Palestinian voices? Where are the articles exposing the cynical pro-Israel strategy to undermine Corbyn?

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Mark Curtis, British historian (@markcurtis30)
Guardian agit-prop to stop Corbyn and reimpose militarist neoliberalism is now relentless. I count around 40 anti-Corbyn 'anti-semitism' stories on Guardian website in past 4 weeks alone. The paper's top story. Its agenda could hardly be clearer.