Labour MP Barry Gardiner says anti-Semitism debate 'is all entertainment' (Image: BBC QUESTION TIME ) Mr Gardiner joked on BBC Question Time the contentious issue dogging Labour was about entertainment and not education. Meanwhile, other panellists on the flagship debate show sniped at him for alleged anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. Host, Fiona Bruce, turned Mr Gardiner to allow him to respond to Labour criticism. Related articles BBC QT audience member fears return of ISIS bride – 'scares me!' BBC Question Time LIVE: Fiona Bruce hosts Barry Gardiner for debate He went on to laugh and said: “Thanks, keep the fire coming, yeah? “Keep it coming, I can take it. My shoulders are broad. “I know this is all just about entertainment, this is not meant to be about education.” The audience then booed the MP as Ms Bruce said: “This is not just about entertainment.” READ MORE: Huge BBC Question Time ROW erupts between Labour MP and rebel MP Host, Fiona Bruce, turned Mr Gardiner to allow him to respond to Labour criticism (Image: BBC QUESTION TIME) She asked the audience if they believed his comment to be true and a majority said no. Fiona said: “I went to the audience and only one person had put their hand up, I’m afraid, in terms of supporting what you said." Liberal Democrat, Layla Moran, argued “action wasn’t taken” in regard to anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. She said Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, had not spoken to Luciana Berger who was under threat of anti-Semitic hate. Related articles Footballer John Barnes SCOLDED by Brexiteer on Question Time BBC QT audience member CONFRONTS Remainer MPs aim to SABOTAGE Brexit Mr Gardiner has received further outrage online by Twitter users including Countdown star, Rachel Riley. She wrote on Twitter: “More apologism around Jeremy Corbyn’s anti-Semitism on BBCQT again, tonight by Barry Gardiner. “Very well done to the rest of the panel for calling this out in real time.” Another user added: “Barry Gardiner laughing about Anti-Semitism and calling discussing the issue 'about entertainment'. "My God, this Labour Party is a disgrace.” One said: “Barry Gardiner is so keen to make anti-Semitism a political football to kick at his opponents to distract from his own party's failings.” Jeremy Corbyn has said he will not tolerate anti-Semitism “in and around” Labour and is sincerely sorry for the pain which has been caused.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility