Mandelson Walks Out of Lecture After Heated Exchange With Journalist Over Labour and Anti-Semitism
• Lord Mandelson walked out of Isaiah Berlin lecture at Hampstead Synagogue after row over Labour and anti-Semitism • Journalist Daniel Johnson criticized Keir Starmer for not doing enough to address anti-Semitism in Labour • Mandelson interjected that Johnson's claims were a "nasty smear" and said he was "ashamed" of him • Johnson brought up recent case of Labour suspending by-election candidate for anti-Semitic remarks • Mandelson, who advises Starmer, left event early following heated exchange with Johnson