Position labor leader The conflict between Israel and Hamas created the biggest incident internal rebellion since taking office more than three years ago. More than 50 MPs of the party, that is, a quarter of the total, objected to the decision this Wednesday. Keir Starmer To vote against the Parliament’s motion stop the fire inside LoopIt was encouraged by Scottish nationalists. A proposal that was not accepted but showed strong divisions within Labor ranks on the issue and left Starmer reeling from his sweetest moment at the helm of the party so far, with polls putting him 20th. Points ahead of the Conservative Party.
Starmer tried to persuade disgruntled MPs to back his motion advocating the implementation of the law:humanitarian breaksTo allow aid to enter the country Strip and the separation of civilians. It is a position that has not convinced at least eight leading members of his team, who resigned as ‘shadow ministers’ tasked with opposing the Government in different ministries and foreign ministries. Among the resignations is the shadow minister responsible for domestic violence. Jess Phillipsor the heretofore shadow export minister, Afzal Khan.
historical debate
Attitude towards the conflict with Israel Palestine This has been a historical point of contention within Labor Party ranks. Starmer has tried to remain firm in his defense of and condemnation of Israel. antisemitismIn order to break his predecessor’s position in office, Jeremy CorbynHe was widely criticized for his moderation during his time at the head of the organization, for which he faced accusations of anti-Semitism within its own ranks. “I regret that some colleagues feel they cannot support the position [del partido] tonight. But I wanted to make clear what my position is and what it continues to be,” Starmer said after the vote. “Leadership is about doing the right thing. “This is the least that citizens deserve,” he added.
Corbyn himself expelled from parliamentary group labor At the end of 2020, this Wednesday he tried to pressure the party’s MPs not to follow the orders of the leadership and openly support the ceasefire in Gaza. The former Labor leader had shouted at a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside him: “Make all the calculations you want about moving in one direction or another, but history will judge you for not calling for a ceasefire when you had the chance.” the palace Westminster On the occasion of the vote in parliament.
discordant sounds
This week’s internal tensions in the Labor Party have been the most notable since Starmer took the reins of the party; but many members of the party had already demonstrated their differences with the official line since the conflict escalated. conflict Around thirty Labor Party councilors presented their views on the conflict between Israel and Hamas in early October. resignation That is why, just two weeks ago, other leading members of the formation, like the mayor of London, openly called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sadiq Khanor the Labor leader in Scotland, Anas Sarwar.
The Labor leader’s weakness in condemning the Israeli army’s attacks on Gaza is hurting militants and Muslim voters. According to a survey published by market data and research company Savanta, 45% of consumers British Muslims They think they are unhappy with Starmer’s attitude. Arab-Israeli conflict, the rate of those who say they feel satisfied is 19%. The need to strike a balance that equally satisfies the party’s Muslim and Jewish militants will be the main challenge for the party leader in the coming months.