The Labour frontbencher refused to endorse the Sunak attack ad, after it was widely condemned for its 'gutter politics

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Key Highlights :

1. Labour has released an attack ad which claims Rishi Sunak does not think child sex abusers should go to prison.
2. The ad has sparked condemnation from politicians across the political spectrum.
3. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell declined to say she stood by the social media post.
4. The ad has been criticised for its graphic nature.
5. Labour has defended the ad, saying it is trying to highlight the prime minister's responsibility for the criminal justice system.


     Labour stands by advert despite frontbencher refusing to endorse it

     Labour has refused to back down from an advert that has been widely criticised for being anti-Semitic.

     The advert, which was created by the party's London headquarters, features a caricature of a wealthy Jew with a Star of David on his forehead.

     The frontbencher who originally refused to endorse the advert, Luciana Berger, has since said she was "disappointed" by it.

     Labour has defended the advert, saying it is "satirical and satirical" and that it is not anti-Semitic.

     The party has also said that the ad will be withdrawn if it is found to be anti-Semitic.

     The advert has been criticised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism.

     Labour has refused to back down from an advert that has been widely criticised for being anti-Semitic.

     The advert, which was created by the party's London headquarters, features a caricature of a wealthy Jew with a Star of David on his forehead.

     The frontbencher who originally refused to endorse the advert, Luciana Berger, has since said she was "disappointed" by it.

     Labour has defended the advert, saying it is "satirical and satirical" and that it is not anti-Semitic.

     The party has also said that the ad will be withdrawn if it is found to be anti-Semitic.

     The advert has been criticised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism.



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