Jeremy Corbyn apologises for 'pain and hurt' caused by anti-Semitism in Labour

Jeremy Corbyn has said he is "sincerely sorry" for the pain caused by "pockets" of anti-Semitism within Labour in the UK as he faced a backlash from Jewish leaders.

The British Labour leader, who has come under fire over his apparent support for the painter of an allegedly anti-Semitic mural, did not make any reference to the criticism aimed at him personally.