Rupert Lowe, a former MP, has come under fire for making an antisemitic remark during a parliamentary meeting, captured in leaked video footage. He joked about the size of a camera, stating that it would have once been referred to as a 'Jewish camera,' which provoked laughter from attendees. While Lowe later claimed he couldn't recall the comment, he suggested it was intended as a joke. The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned his statement for perpetuating negative stereotypes about Jewish people, emphasizing the need for sensitivity in political discourse.
In a leaked recording, Mr. Lowe commented on the size of a camera being used to film him... 'In days gone by you'd call it a Jewish camera, but that would be politically incorrect.'
Responding to the resurfaced video, Mr. Lowe said he could not remember making the comment. 'But if it was said, it was clearly a joke,' he added.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned the bizarre and outdated antisemitic language and said it played into the trope that Jewish people are frugal with money.
Others present began laughing at Mr. Lowe’s comment, with one reassuring him the footage would not be shared, highlighting the atmosphere during his remarks.
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