Labor’s support among British Muslims has halved since the last general election due to Sir Keir Starmer’s broadly supportive stance on Israel’s conflict against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
Westminster observers are almost all in favor of Sir Keir Starmer’s left-wing party, but pollsters now say they are certain of a landslide victory over the nascent Conservative government in the next election. As expected, a poll commissioned by the Labor Muslim Network shows support for one of the following parties: The party’s main support base, the British Muslim community, is in rapid decline.
According to the Survation Survey report According to ITV, Labor’s support among British Muslims has fallen to 43%, compared to 86% in the 2019 general election. Still, left-wing parties still hold a significant lead over the Conservatives, with support among Britain’s Muslim community currently at 6%, up from 10% at the last election.
Commenting on the poll, the Labor Muslim Network warned that the dramatic drop in support could indicate the party will have long-term difficulties retaining the Muslim vote.
“For decades, the Muslim community has been the most loyal Labor Party supporter anywhere in the UK. The results of this new poll demonstrate an alarming breakdown in community relations this election,” they said. said in a statement.
“This is a crisis point for the future of the relationship between Britain’s Muslim community and the Labor Party.”
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Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer is seeking to rebrand his party following the radical tenure of far-left socialist Jeremy Corbyn, whose tenure as leader included numerous anti-Semitic incidents. It had been marred by political scandals and Corbyn’s support for Islamic extremist groups. , including calling Hamas “brother” on Iranian state television.
After the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel left around 1,200 people dead, most of them civilians, and a further 250 held hostage by the jihadist group, Mr Starmer said Israel would be unable to defend itself. sparked outrage among British Muslims for defending the rights of He also initially supported moves to cut off water and electricity to Gaza.
It later withdrew its support for the hardline move in Jerusalem, but dozens of local Muslim politicians left the party in protest.Some members of his shadow cabinet also resigned After Mr Starmer ordered not to vote on a motion calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The issue of the continuing conflict in Gaza is likely to influence the next election, with 85% of Muslims surveyed in the UK saying a party’s position on the issue will influence their decision on who to vote for. replied.
The Labor Muslim Network said Mr Starmer’s current position on Gaza was “unacceptable and deeply offensive to Muslims across the UK”, adding that if the party did not change course it would “destroy Islam for a generation”. He said there was a risk of “losing support from the religious community.”
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