Not sure what's up with the worldwide anti-Semitic rising among lefties. Without doubt their love and defense of Islam is a big factor. It certainly is in the U.S. In regard to the lefty thing. The U.S has its hands full keeping the nutcases out of power. If you sneeze, some real far, far, far lefty wackjob will be president. Ditto for the UK with Corbyn always at risk of becoming Prime Minister. Mike Gapes said: "I am sickened that Labour is now perceived by many as a racist, anti-Semitic party." Sound familiar? Seven MPs leave Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's leadership Related Topics Labour Party resignations Media captionSeven MPs resign from Labour party over Brexit and anti-Semitism Seven MPs have resigned from the Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism. They are: Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey. Ms Berger said Labour had become institutionally anti-Semitic and she was "embarrassed and ashamed" to stay. Mr Corbyn said he was "disappointed" the MPs had felt unable to continue working for the policies that "inspired millions" at the 2017 election. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said the "honourable thing for them to do" would be to stand down and fight by-elections. He said Labour was "a family", adding: "We shouldn't splinter in this way. "It is better to remain in the party, fight your corner." Who are the Labour MPs resigning? The MPs, who all back a further EU referendum, are not launching a new political party - they will sit in Parliament as the Independent Group. Media captionJohn McDonnell: Resigning MPs have 'responsibility' to call by-elections But Chuka Umunna said they had "taken the first step" and urged other Labour MPs - and members of other parties - to join them in "building a new politics". "It is time we dumped this country's old-fashioned politics and created an alternative that does justice to who we are today and gives this country a politics fit for the here and now - the 21st Century," he said at a launch event in central London. He said there would be "no merger" with the Liberal Democrats, who have 11 MPs, and the group wanted to "build a new alternative". Labour: 673 anti-Semitism reports in 10 months A guide to Labour anti-Semitism claims Chris Leslie said the seven would have their first formal meeting "in a few days" time to "assign roles and responsibilities". The group rejected comparisons with the SDP - which broke away from the Labour Party in the early 1980s but eventually merged with the Liberal Party - saying it was a different era and they would not be contesting by-elections. In a founding statement on its website, the group sets out its approach to the economy, public services and security, as well as Brexit, saying its aim was to "pursue policies that are evidence-based, rather than led by ideology". Could more MPs defect to new group? Image copyrightPA By BBC Political Correspondent Iain Watson After months of debate behind closed doors, seven Labour MPs have gone - each with their own tipping point. For Luciana Berger, anti-Semitism, bullying and intimidation was central; for Chris Leslie "Brexit was the tipping point". It was clearly a painful decision for Mike Gapes - emotion etched on his face. Defections to the Independent Group are likely to increase - but it will need to attract some of those beyond Labour to become a proper "centre party". Two more MPs were undecided about whether to be at the launch, one of them was 90% but clearly not 100% there. And more still may be persuaded to go unless they see a more robust response to anti-Semitism. But what's interesting is who wasn't, as well as who was, on stage. Strong supporters of the Blair/Brown governments such as Peter Kyle and Ben Bradshaw are staying to fight their corner on Brexit and it's likely in the short term the numbers who do go will be small. This is no simple centrists v left, or indeed, ultra left split. However, the reaction of left-wing activists to today's drama could be crucial. If they feel fired up to de-select those who share the politics of the defectors but who have no intention of leaving Labour, the splinter could yet become a more sizeable split. Each of the seven took turns to explain their personal reasons for quitting the party. Ms Berger said: "I am leaving behind a culture of bullying, bigotry and intimidation. I look forward to a future serving with colleagues who respect each other." Chris Leslie said Labour under Mr Corbyn had been "hijacked by the machine politics of the hard left". Mike Gapes said: "I am sickened that Labour is now perceived by many as a racist, anti-Semitic party." He added that it was "increasingly clear that prominent figures in the Corbyn Labour leadership do not want to stop Brexit". Ms Berger initially introduced herself as "the Labour Party MP", before correcting herself and saying: "I am the Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree.
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