The truth about the Auschwitz ‘gimmick’ row is that Labour exploited Jewish sensitivities
David Cameron, said the Times last Saturday, ‘was facing intense political criticism last night after including student “trips to Auschwitz” on a list of government gimmicks.’ The Daily Mail was more shrill: ‘Pressure was piling on David Cameron last night to apologise,’ said the paper.

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