Labour MPs have urged Jeremy Corbyn to “clean up” his party’s National Executive Committee as it emerged a number of its members have defended or shared platforms with activists suspended for anti-Semitism.
At least three representatives of Labour’s governing body have been criticised by Jewish groups, including one who shared a platform with an activist who claimed “Zionists” were behind the 9/11 terror attack.
It comes after Christine Shawcroft, a close ally of Mr Corbyn, stepped down from the NEC following anger at her decision to oppose the suspension of a council candidate accused of Holocaust denial.
The Daily Telegraph has learned three other members of the governing body are facing questions...