Statement from spokesperson for Keir Starmer about Rebecca Long-Bailey

“This afternoon Keir Starmer asked Rebecca Long-Bailey to step down from the Shadow Cabinet. The article Rebecca shared earlier today contained an antisemitic conspiracy theory. As Leader of the Labour Party, Keir has been clear that restoring trust with the Jewish community is a number one priority. Antisemitism takes many different forms and it is important that we all are vigilant against it.”

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On background, the appointment of a new Shadow Education Secretary will take place in the days ahead.