Rachel Riley branded ‘thick’ after Countdown star criticises Jeremy Corbyn

Countdown star Rachel Riley has revealed she was branded “Tory, brainwashed and thick” after she criticised Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn over the ongoing anti-Semitism row.

The TV presenter, who is Jewish, tweeted two screenshots, one showing London mayor Sadiq Khan wishing Jews a happy Rosh Hashanah, and another of an article alleging Mr Corbyn praised an activist who called for Israeli MPs to be assassinated.

Riley, 32, captioned the post: “Another game of spot the difference between Labour leaders... @MayorofLondon vs Jeremy Corbyn.”

The maths genius, who also shared a string of articles discussing alleged anti-Semitism in the Labour party, was met with a backlash online.

She tweeted: “Much as I appreciate being called Tory, brainwashed and thick, I don’t have any party loyalties, I form my opinions based on available evidence.

“Religion wise, I choose Man United. Life wise I choose the options without intolerance, hatred and fear. #AntiSemitism.”

Mr Corbyn has denied allegations of anti-Semitism but promised to tackle issues within his party.

He posted a statement for Rosh Hashanah in which he acknowledged it was a “difficult time” for British communities.

He said: “I would like to reiterate that the Labour Party stands in solidarity with the Jewish community in the fight against antisemitism.

“We will work to eradicate the social cancer of anti-Semitism wherever is surfaces, including in our own party.

“We need change and I hope this year we can make this happen.”