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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Azhar Ali: What other Labour members have been suspended under Keir Starmer?

Labour has withdrawn support for Azhar Ali, their former candidate in the Rochdale by-election, due to allegations of antisemitism.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged zero tolerance for antisemitism and discrimination, but some critics accuse the party of displaying a factional preference in the disciplinary process. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Starmer insists Labour has changed' amid Rochdale candidate row

Sir Keir Starmer withdraws support for Labour's Rochdale by-election candidate over controversial remarks about Israel.
Labour insists that the party has changed under Starmer's leadership. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Azhar Ali row: how Keir Starmer has handled other members' behaviour

Labour's Rochdale byelection candidate made offensive and false claims about Israel and Hamas.
Labour initially tried to protect the candidate but later withdrew support. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Starmer on dropping candidate: I took decisive action

Labour leader Keir Starmer withdrew support for party candidate Azhar Ali during a by-election after comments about Israel and Jewish people were published.
Starmer claimed that further information came to light on Monday, leading to his decision to drop Ali. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Starmer urged to discipline Rochdale candidate over Israel-Gaza remarks

Labour candidate Azhar Ali is facing calls for disciplinary action after making controversial comments about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Some Labour MPs and members feel that the party's continued support of Ali contradicts Keir Starmer's promise of zero tolerance for antisemitism.
There are concerns that not taking action against Ali could set a precedent and undermine efforts to address antisemitism within the party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Keir Starmer faces pressure as Labour stands by Rochdale candidate after Gaza remarks

Labour is facing pressure for their support of a candidate in the Rochdale by-election who made anti-Israel remarks.
Sir Keir Starmer's claim that the party has changed since the antisemitism crisis is being questioned. [ more ]
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BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

What next for the Rochdale by-election?

Labour's candidate for the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, has been withdrawn due to controversy over his comments about Israel.
George Galloway is focusing on the constituency's Muslim community and criticizing Labour's support for Israel. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

UK Labour Party candidate dropped after Israel conspiracy comments

Labour Party withdraws support for candidate in special election after he espouses conspiracy theories about Israel.
Labour candidate suggested that Israel deliberately relaxed its security to provide grounds for invading Gaza. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Revealed: Leaked audio of Labour Rochdale candidate Azhar Ali's anti-Israel comments

Labour candidate Azhar Ali claimed Israel allowed Hamas attack due to political trouble.
Labour withdrew support for Ali after antisemitic comments and he will not sit as a Labour MP if elected. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate after Israel-Gaza remarks

Labour withdraws support for candidate in Rochdale byelection
Party no longer endorses Azhar Ali and he will not have the party whip if elected [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour's self-sabotage leaves Rochdale byelection up for grabs

Labour's own candidate in the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, has sabotaged what should have been a safe Labour seat and made a George Galloway victory more likely.
Labour has withdrawn its support for Ali and he will not be allowed to sit as a Labour MP even if he wins the election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Ex-MP Simon Danczuk suspended for sexting to fight byelection for Reform

Former Labour MP Simon Danczuk is standing in the Rochdale byelection for the Reform party, competing against former Labour MP George Galloway.
Labour's candidate, Azhar Ali, has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, going further than the Labour leadership. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Rochdale byelection controversy what happens next

Labour has withdrawn its support for Azhar Ali, its candidate for the Rochdale byelection, over controversial remarks he made about Israel and the 7 October attack.
Labour cannot replace Ali as the deadline for candidate withdrawal has already passed. [ more ]
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