Labour Weaponises Antisemitism Ahead of Local Elections

Labour Weaponises Antisemitism Ahead of Local Elections

From Novara Live by Novara Media

May 5, 2026 · 1h 17m

About this episode

The episode discusses the Labour party's use of antisemitism accusations against the left in the context of local elections.

It’s 2019 all over again, as the media and a desperate Labour party weaponise antisemitism against the left once more. Plus: Organisers of anti-genocide marches hit back at Met Commissioner Mark Rowley over misinformation; and some people will say anything to make you believe all criticism of Israel is antisemitism. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Bastani

Guest: Michael Walker

Topics covered

  • antisemitism
  • Labour party
  • local elections
  • media criticism
  • anti-genocide marches

Keywords

  • antisemitism
  • Labour party
  • local elections
  • Mark Rowley
  • Israel
  • media
  • anti-genocide marches

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour party, Met Commissioner Mark Rowley, media

Places: Israel

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