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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
Alasdair Soussi

Labour’s refusal to call for Gaza ceasefire derails UK opposition party

Kier Starmer, leader of the UK's Labour Party, speaks during Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on the Israel and Gaza situation in the House of Commons in London, the UK on October 23, 2023 [Maria Unger/UK Parliament Handout via Reuters]

Glasgow, United Kingdom – The leader of the United Kingdom’s main opposition party, Labour, has refused to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, a position that is costing him political support and could dent his chances in a new general election.

In recent months, Sir Keir Starmer’s traditionally left-wing party has enjoyed a considerable lead over the UK’s governing, right-wing Conservatives in opinion polls.

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