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McDonnell and a leading lawyer criticise Charity Commission for closing probe into CAA
John McDonnell, Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington speaks at a anti-racism rally and march in central London orgainised by Stand Up To Racism and trade unions, March 16, 2024

LEFT MP John McDonnell and leading lawyer Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC have urged the Charity Commission to reopen its investigation into the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA).

In a letter to the commission’s chief executive Helen Stephenson, the MP said he found “it difficult to accept” it had not undertaken a “thorough and comprehensive” investigation into the group’s charitable status.

He cited the evidence presented to the body on “the political behaviour” of the CAA and referred to "serious complaints" meriting a "thorough and comprehensive investigation of the organisation’s charitable status."

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