Jeremy Corbyn to propose 'action plan' to tackle anti-Semitism in Labour party

Mr Corbyn will make his recommendations to the party's national executive committee next month Credit: PA

Jeremy Corbyn is to propose a new code of conduct for the Labour party that will make clear there is "no place" for anti-Semitism and other forms of racism in the party.

The Labour leader, who has been criticised for his slow response to accusations of anti-Semitism within the Labour party, will make the recommendations to Labour's national executive committee next month, according to a statement from the party.

He will also announce the establishment of an inquiry into anti-semitism and other forms of racism to be chaired by Shami Chakrabarti, the former director of Liberty.

In an interview with the Guardian, Mr Corbyn said: "There is no place for anti-semitism or any form of racism in the Labour party, or anywhere in society, and we will make sure that our party is a welcoming home to members of all communities."

He said Labour was "an anti-racist party to its core" and had a "proud history of standing against racism, including anti-Semitism".

The new code of conduct is expected to make explicit "for the first time" that the party will not tolerate any form of racism, and will include guidance on acceptable behaviour and use of language.

Labour's anti-Semitism row exploded on Thursday when Labour MP John Mann confronted former London mayor Ken Livingstone over comments he made on anti-Semitism, accusing him of being a "Nazi apologist".

Mr Corbyn's announcement had been anticipated after Labour MP Lucy Powell told ITV News the party was stepping up its efforts to "clarify" its policies and rules on anti-Semitism.

The inquiry to be led by Ms Chakrabarti will present its findings in two months, the party said.