POLITICSJul 1 · 10:48 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEEmad Ahmed

Starmer's legacy: Labour has a mountain to climb to recover its Muslim voters

Labour's stance on Gaza, including Keir Starmer's comments about Israel's actions, caused a significant loss of Muslim voters, leading to electoral defeats in key constituencies. The party's shift in direction, as noted by defected councillors, highlights challenges in rebuilding trust within the Muslim community.

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Keir StarmerpersonLabour PartyorganizationGazaplaceMuslim voterstopicDewsbury and Batley constituencyplaceKirklees CouncilorganizationJeremy CorbynpersonIsraelplace

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