leader labor party English, Keir Starmerconcentrated He is fighting against members of his party who are most critical of Israel for its role in the conflict in Gaza. star player suspended Labor candidate in the Hyndburn constituency general election this Tuesday, Graham JonesAllegedly making insults such as “Damn Israel” At a party meeting late last year. Jones’ suspension was added to the withdrawal of the party’s official support this Monday. Azhar AliWho would be the Labor Party’s candidate in the by-election in the constituency? rochdaleIt is planned to be held next February 29.
The party’s harsh reaction against comments critical of Israel has been increasing in recent months. Starmer wants to avoid at all costs his administration being linked to that of the previous Labor leader. Jeremy CorbynHe maintained his pro-Palestinian position during his unfortunate period at the beginning of the formation. The current leader insisted his party had been renewed, giving it a nearly 20-point advantage over the Conservative Party in the polls. “This is a difficult decision but a necessary one. When I say this the Labor Party changed under my leadership “I’m serious,” he said. star player this Tuesday.
The Labor leader has chosen to avoid confronting the Government on controversial issues so as not to jeopardize the government. The advantage he maintains in the polls. Their aim is not to make decisions that will frighten the Conservative Party’s most moderate voters and to complete a return to the center that gives more importance to the Conservative Party. Sectors most relevant to Israel and in some cases pushed the far left wing, represented by Muslim MPs, into the background; This wing demands greater strength in condemning the Israeli Army’s bombings of Gaza. Retaliation against the members most critical of the party leadership on this issue was evidenced by the suspension of Jones and Ali within just 24 hours.
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Labor’s support for Ali has been hanging by a thread this Monday after comments surfaced at the same Labor Party meeting at the end of the year in which the Rochdale candidate stated: Israel allowed Hamas’ attacks on October 7. Ali initially received support from the party leadership after apologizing for his remarks, but further anti-Israel comments were allegedly leaked. Described as “anti-Semitic” caused him to be alienated by an industry of his own formation. “This Monday, more information has come to light that requires strong action, so I took decisive action“Starmer said this Tuesday.
Labour’s withdrawal of support for Ali would mean that if he wins he will enter the House of Commons as an independent, leaving Starmer one seat short of his party, as deadlines prevent Labor from presenting a new candidate in that constituency. In the case of JonesBritish volunteers joining the Israeli army “They need to be locked up”the party still has time to replace him for the next general election, scheduled for later this year.
The two suspensions highlighted: gaping gulf between two groups He’s on Labor, despite good election forecasts. Starmer preferred moderation It is seen as the best way to return to power after 13 years of conservative rule, but its stance on the conflict in Gaza is alienating Muslim voters He becomes increasingly uncomfortable with his decisions. The scope of this decision is not yet known.