Antisemitism and Islamophobia concerns in UK general election

This appeared in The Millennial Source

With Britons heading to the polls for their third general election in five years, the two frontrunners for prime minister have been facing accusations of bigotry. Current prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Boris Johnson, has faced accusations of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiments. At the same time, his chief opposition, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, has been facing multiple charges of antisemitism.

On Thursday, December 12, British citizens will vote for their local members of parliament (MPs), which will ultimately determine the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Accusations of antisemitism against Jeremy Corbyn

With the Conservative Party, also known as the Tories, ahead in the polls, Jeremy Corbyn has become a divisive figure to lead the opposition party. He has not heeded calls to step down and has remained defiant in the face of accusations that he is antisemitic.

Ephraim Mirvis, chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, called Corbyn “unfit for the office” in a column for The Times. At least one Labour MP has resigned over Corbyn’s handling of the issue.