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A dossier of alleged evidence of Labour Party anti-semitism in Cornwall has been sent to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

The collection of social media posts and comments by 24 Labour Party members in Cornwall has been prepared using alleged evidence gathered by the administrators of the Facebook page, Cornwall Anti-Semitism Watch.

They include people posting Holocaust denial videos on YouTube, with some cases having been reported to the police.

One of the administrators, former Labour Group leader in Cornwall Tim Dwelly, said: “The reason for this dossier being presented to the EHRC is that we have found the overwhelming majority of incidents of anti-Semitic (as defined by International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) comments and abuse in Cornwall in recent years have been made by members of the Labour Party.

“We understand that the EHRC is considering whether to investigate the Labour Party for institutional racism. We are therefore formally asking for the behaviour of significant numbers of party members in the Cornwall Labour party to be considered as part of any investigation.”

Mr Dwelly, independent Cornwall councillor for Penzance East, added: “We have attached a selection of examples of demonstrably anti-Semitic public comments by Labour members in Cornwall.

“Many of these have been reported to the Labour Party’s complaints department – but with no action taken at all, we believe. This despite most cases being accepted for investigation.”

He said: “We would particularly draw your attention to the complete lack of action taken by senior party officials in Cornwall when presented with evidence. To our knowledge there has not been a single incident of CLP or County Party chairs/secretaries taking any steps at all to tackle anti-Semitism. This also applies to the party’s parliamentary candidates.

“The EHRC has powers to allow it to require the party to cease any discriminatory practices and make changes that are necessary to prevent future discrimination or non-compliance.

“We hope the evidence we present here will help you to take action to ensure that the unpleasant wave of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, including in Cornwall, is addressed as a matter of urgency.”

An Equality and Human Rights Commission spokesperson said: "Having received a number of complaints regarding anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, we believe the Labour Party may have unlawfully discriminated against people because of their ethnicity and religious beliefs.

"Our concerns are sufficient for us to consider using our statutory enforcement powers. As set out in our enforcement policy, we are now engaging with the Labour Party to give them an opportunity to respond."

The Labour Party in the South West has yet to respond to requests for a statement.