"My words on this subject were not intended to excuse or legitimise terrorism, or any form of racism what happened at Bondi beach is an atrocity. My words are aimed at the intervention of Netanyahu who in my opinion overlooks the impacts of his own terrorism. If antisemitism is rising in the world today then surely on any rational analysis, the biggest single cause of that will be the genocide in Palestine. I condemn all acts of violence and all forms of racism."
"said his comments on X were not intended to excuse or legitimise terrorism, or any form of racism. However, he was criticised by Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, who called on Keir Starmer to condemn Vince. A Labour spokesperson said there can never and should never be any excuses made for barbaric acts of terrorism. It is understood that Vince is not a Labour member, and has not donated to the party since May 2024."
Dale Vince, a green entrepreneur and significant political donor, linked rising antisemitism to Israeli actions and criticised Benjamin Netanyahu’s role. He posted comments on X suggesting the genocide in Palestine is a primary cause of increased antisemitism, while also stating his remarks were not intended to excuse terrorism or racism and condemning the Bondi beach atrocity. Kemi Badenoch publicly criticised the comments and urged Keir Starmer to condemn Vince. A Labour spokesperson said there can never be excuses for barbaric terrorism. Vince is not a Labour member and has not donated to Labour since May 2024.
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