Labour's Continuing Struggle with Anti-Semitism and Controversial Candidates

The Rochdale by-election has become a nightmare for Labour as their candidate, Councillor Azhar Ali, was caught sharing a conspiracy theory about Israel and Hamas. This has reignited concerns about anti-Semitism within the party and exposed double standards. Labour's handling of this issue, compared to other disciplinary actions, has raised questions about its priorities and commitment to reform. The situation has also highlighted the party's cautious approach due to the threat from George Galloway. Keir Starmer's mission to reform Labour faces a setback as the party grapples with the dilemma of taking a stand against anti-Semitic views while considering political implications.