Jeremy Corbyn has apologised for antisemitic incidents involving Labour party members during an appearance on ITV's This Morning. The Labour leader said, 'Obviously I’m very sorry for what has happened,' after being pressed by presenter Phillip Schofield.
This marks a departure from previous interviews, such as his encounter with the BBC's Andrew Neil, where he declined to apologise four times. In the exchange, Schofield interrupted Corbyn's attempts to explain his handling of the issue, insisting he simply say sorry.
Corbyn stated he has dealt with antisemitism and noted that other parties have also withdrawn candidates over the issue. He added, 'Other parties are also affected by antisemitism. Candidates have been withdrawn by the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives and by us because we do not accept it in any form whatsoever.'
On the intervention of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who said Corbyn was not fit to be prime minister, Corbyn said he would be happy to meet with him. 'I think the chief rabbi’s comments really ought to be taken for what they are. He hasn’t contacted me. I’m very happy to meet him. Very happy to talk to him,' he said.
