Antisemitism in the UK

Debate between Roger Gale and Chris Philp

Monday 19th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Chris Philp]

Yes, my hon. Friend is absolutely right. Political leaders in particular have a special responsibility to act quickly, to act decisively, and to act not when it is expedient but when it is right. I was disappointed, as I have said, that the Leader of the Opposition took 48 hours or longer to act in the case of the Rochdale candidate. There is no excuse for that sort of delay. We all have an obligation to do the right thing and to do it quickly, whatever the circumstances.

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Roger Gale)]

I thank those on the Government Front Bench and the Opposition for their attention to a very serious issue.