Halimo Hussain, a long-time Labour supporter, expressed her despair at the party's continued support for Israel amidst the Gaza conflict, stating, 'It was impossible to support the Labour Party while they were actively funding and supporting genocide.' Many others echo her discontent, highlighting a noticeable rift between the Labour leadership and British Muslims over their stance on the ongoing war.
Despite the Labour Party's electoral victory under Keir Starmer, this shift in leadership has failed to regain the trust of British Muslims, with Hussain stating, 'They will never ever get my vote ever again.' This indicates a consistent opposition to the party's policies among this crucial voter base.
Starmer's initial response to the Hamas attack, indicating Israel's right to defend itself, sparked substantial backlash within the party. He stated, 'I did not suggest that withholding essential resources was appropriate,' attempting to distance the party from accusations of endorsing inhumane tactics against Palestinians.
Hussain noted that the Labour Party is 'attempting to go through legal loopholes to keep funding and supporting Israel in its genocidal assault on Gaza,' showcasing her frustration with the ongoing arms exports and lack of sanctions against Israel that she believes contribute to the conflict.
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