As the UK general election on July 4 approaches, the Gaza conflict has become a pivotal issue influencing voter sentiment, particularly among the Arab diaspora and Muslim communities. Leanne Mohamad, a prominent activist and granddaughter of Nakba survivors, is urging voters in Ilford North to reject Labour and the Tories due to their perceived complicity in the Gaza crisis. Mohamad's campaign focuses on justice for Palestine, advocating for an international arms embargo on Israel and accountability for war crimes. Former UK ambassador Craig Murray, running for MP in Blackburn, has also emphasized his intention to address Gaza and challenge the influence of the Israel lobby. Additionally, Tan Dhesi, endorsed by Labour Friends of Palestine, has committed to calling for a Gaza ceasefire. The Green Party's stance on Gaza and climate change is gaining traction among Iraqi-Brits, who feel mainstream parties are not adequately addressing these issues. The New Arab's interviews with the Arab diaspora reveal a strong desire for candidates who will tackle the Gaza conflict and improve minority representation, aiming for a more inclusive political landscape in the UK. In rural England, Muslim independent candidates are also gaining attention for their broader platforms. Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, faces a challenge from Mohamad in Ilford North.
Could Wes Streeting lose his seat? Declassified visited Ilford North, where independent Palestinian candidate Leanne Mohamad is looking to unseat the shadow health secretary over his stance on Gaza and the NHS. Watch the full film 👇 https://t.co/vXTyKYtiET
Ahead of the UK elections, The New Arab interviewed members of the Arab diaspora in the UK, primarily Iraqi-Brits living and voting in London, questioning them on the most pressing issues and their feelings of representation in the political landscape. https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
The Green Party's clear stance on Gaza and focus on climate change are drawing support from Iraqi-Brits, who feel mainstream parties fail to address these important issues adequately. ⬇️ https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
British Palestinian candidates to stand in UK general election on pro-Gaza, anti-austerity platform ⬇ https://t.co/K8z2uJNzqx
Iraqi-Brits are calling on voters to support candidates committed to addressing the Gaza conflict and enhancing minority representation, aiming for more just and inclusive political outcomes. https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
Ahead of the UK elections, TNA interviewed members of the Arab diaspora in the UK, primarily Iraqi-Brits living and voting in London, questioning them on the most pressing issues and their feelings of representation in the political landscape. ⬇️ https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
Muslims in rural England consider how to 'vote for Gaza' in UK general election: https://t.co/LZwRO3TFMi
"Our current government and MPs refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza amid Israel's actions demonstrates a disconnect between political leaders and the people's views" Our chat with Leanne Mohamad, candidate for Ilford North in east London: https://t.co/3i2qZSDh0I
Ahead of UK elections, Leanne Mohamad stresses her candidacy is about justice for Palestine, advocating for an international arms embargo on Israel and accountability for war crimes. https://t.co/3i2qZSDh0I
Ahead of the UK elections on 4 July, TNA interviewed members of the Arab diaspora in the UK, primarily Iraqi-Brits living and voting in London, questioning them on the most pressing issues and their feelings of representation in the political landscape. https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
Exploring Iraqi-British perspectives on the upcoming UK elections ⬇ https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
There seems to be an assumption that Muslim independent candidates in this year's UK general election have nothing to offer but a pro-Gaza stance. But they're more than one-trick ponies, writes @nadeinewrites: https://t.co/AUR2TxvC5E
Iraqi-Brits are calling for voters to choose candidates who are committed to addressing the Gaza conflict and improving minority representation, aiming to create a more inclusive and just political landscape in the UK. https://t.co/GGHgOgk4TE
Pleased to have the endorsement of Labour Friends of Palestine @LFPME in the run up to the general election next week. #VoteTan and I will be best placed to continue to call for a #GazaCeasefire to bring this conflict to a much-needed end. https://t.co/nBqmr126P3
"My first act in parliament would be to speak out on Gaza and call out the power of the Israel lobby". Declassified met former UK ambassador @CraigMurrayOrg, who's running for MP in Blackburn👇 https://t.co/MxNoWzw6iD
Leanne Mohamad, granddaughter of Nakba survivors, urges Ilford North voters to reject Labour and Tories, citing their complicity in Gaza crisis as a pivotal issue in upcoming elections. https://t.co/3i2qZSDh0I
The New Arab travelled to rural England to find out how Muslims are planning to vote ahead of UK general election on July 4 and in the wake of the Middle East crisis ⬇ https://t.co/LZwRO3TFMi
The counterwave of support Leanne Mohamad received propelled her to become one of the most prominent activists speaking up for Gaza today - and the face of a grassroots political campaign to punish Labour for their support of Israel’s military action https://t.co/srYMJ63s21