Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said there were “many, many, inaccuracies” in the BBC Panorama documentary about antisemitism in the party.
Mr Corbyn said the programme adopted a “pre-determined position” before it was aired earlier this week.
Speaking during a visit to the Durham Miners’ Gala, Mr Corbyn said: “I watched the programme and I felt there were many, many inaccuracies in the programme.
“The programme adopted a pre-determined position on its own website before it was broadcast.
“We’ve made very clear what our processes are.
“Our party members do have the right to be heard if they’re accused of anything and our party staff have a right to be supported and they are supported.”
Mr Corbyn was asked whether he will publish Labour’s response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) inquiry into allegations of antisemitism within the party but said the investigation had not happened yet.
The Labour leader said he will fully cooperate with the EHRC.
“Antisemitism is a poison, it is vile, it is wrong,” he said. “It is a poison in our society and any other society.”
He added: “It is not acceptable in any form.”
Mr Corbyn said anyone in the party who commits any act of antisemitism faces withdrawal of membership or expulsion and “that we have done”.
He said: “We investigate every case that comes up.
