Only 5% of British Muslims say they would vote for Labour again
A new survey suggests Labour could see a collapse in its Muslim vote at the next general election because of its Israel-Hamas stance.
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Starmer’s backtrack on Gaza comments slapped with a community note on Twitter
The Labour leader has insisted that he was "not saying Israel had the right had the right to cut off water, food, fuel or medicines".
Starmer to meet Muslim MPs as he tries to ease backlash over Gaza position
The leader will take his deputy, Angela Rayner, along to allay their concerns on Wednesday afternoon.
Yousaf fights back tears, says mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’
"She told me she feels as if the UK Government has forgotten about her."
Watch: Israeli hostage shakes hands with Hamas captors
She said that after initial violence her Hamas captors had shown “care” and “gentleness”.
Minister says Palestinian refugee scheme ‘not right response at this stage’
Nineteen organisations have called on the Government to provide safe passage for Israelis and Palestinians fleeing the conflict.
Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks as he defends Gaza support letter
The letter calls for an ‘an immediate ceasefire and the opening of Gaza’s crossings to allow humanitarian aid to enter unhindered’.
Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as Hamas war threatens to spread
Israel has vowed to crush Hamas but has given few details about what it envisions for Gaza if it succeeds.
Hundreds of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities
Chants included “Judaism yes, Zionism no, the state of Israel must go”, and “5, 6, 7, 8, Israel is a terrorist state”.