Sounds like the reporter was being a wee bit sensitive and precious for a newshound. Why should that person be so offended if they have been pushy/hostile. From what I can see this is an occupational hazard - they've got a reputatin for heavy handedness when they're after a story.

Since Livingstone apparently didn't mention race or creed why should the reporter think that he was being anti-semitic? I haven't much time for Livingstone, but have even less for those who think that they can behave as they wish but should be treated with kid gloves by those they 'attack'.