Stop Funding Hate group faces anti-Semitism accusations

A campaign group called Stop Funding Hate is facing accusations of promoting anti-Semitic messages on social media. The group, funded in part by taxpayer money, opposes right-wing media. However, critics say it allows hateful comments about Jewish people to go unchecked. The controversy started when followers of Stop Funding Hate used its Facebook page to post offensive slurs directed at Marks & Spencer (M&S). They accused the company of supporting Nazis and genocide. M&S, a major retailer founded by a Jewish immigrant, has been criticized by anti-Israel protesters for selling Israeli goods. Stop Funding Hate has been advocating for M&S to stop advertising on GB News. Some of the comments in support of this petition are deeply anti-Semitic. For instance, some users have made shocking statements about Jews and referred to Israelis in derogatory terms. Richard Wilson, the director of Stop Funding Hate, claims the group works to combat all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism. He argues that they have taken steps to challenge anti-Semitic rhetoric associated with GB News. He said they strive to remove problematic comments when they become aware of them. However, MPs like Jack Rankin criticize the group for failing to act against anti-Semitic content posted by its own supporters. Rankin says the group’s actions do not match its stated mission to oppose all forms of hate.