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The recent mayoral elections in the UK highlighted the influence of Muslim voters, with candidates supporting a ceasefire in Gaza, like Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan, winning comfortably. An independent candidate critical of Labour's Gaza stance received significant votes, affecting the election outcome. Muslim voters have become a potent force in British politics, challenging established narratives. The rise of sectarianism in British politics, particularly around issues like Gaza, has been noted by experts. British Muslims have voted patriotically, supporting an immediate ceasefire and influencing political discourse, as seen in Starmer's new stance on Gaza.
“Labour is on course for a landslide, but the success of pro-Palestine independents and Greens meant the party underperformed relative to the polls.” 📫 @freddiejh8 https://t.co/vVst91lbeg
“Starmer demanded that Netanyahu should abandon plans for a Rafah offensive, and called for an immediate ceasefire. This was new language from Starmer. It would never have happened but for last week’s Muslim vote” ✍️ Opinion by @OborneTweets https://t.co/9qJa4gCM5w
“British Muslims have voted in a patriotic way. Most voters have supported an immediate ceasefire. Last week, Muslims provided non-Muslim Britons with a lead by sending a warning to the political establishment” ✍️ Opinion by @OborneTweets https://t.co/EXQsnwTIgn
“Labour is on course for a landslide, but the success of pro-Palestine independents and Greens meant the party underperformed relative to the polls.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/QtAjvE2Jcs
I would like to thank George Galloway for standing down the Workers Party candidate in Ilford North to support me as the Independent candidate. In a spirit of solidarity, we must work together and hold these war mongers to account. Together, we shall change the political map. https://t.co/Kctenv9GKc
Prof of Politics Matt @GoodwinMJ writes "We MUST oppose the new sectarianism" Reviewing the election of Islamists who are more interested in Gaza than emptying the bins, He describes as worrying "the rise of sectarianism in British politics." He believes the "growing alliance… https://t.co/pL3iFghvc2
"What we are witnessing in Britain -symbolised by the Green Party candidates last week- is the rise of a dark new sectarianism which risks reshaping British politics & society around zero-sum group conflicts along racial, ethnic, or religious lines" https://t.co/9FFl2S4DWA
"In the evolving landscape of British politics, the Muslim vote in the recent elections is testimony to the fact that Muslims are as engaged as ever in the democratic process" ✍️ Opinion by Abubakr Nanabawa https://t.co/YdP3UYqQhN
"By mobilising around shared values and common objectives, Muslim voters have emerged as a potent force in British politics, challenging established narratives and working with their communities for a more just country" ✍️ Opinion by Abubakr Nanabawa https://t.co/7bl4dNSgqb
"An independent campaigning on a platform critical of Labour’s stance on Gaza secured nearly 70,000 votes. Without his intervention, it is likely that Richard Parker would have won much more comfortably." ✍️Former Labour MP @RichardBurden27 writes 👇 https://t.co/jhZkLGIu8o
"The mayoral elections proved that those candidates who have been consistent in supporting a ceasefire in Gaza maintained the support of the Muslim community, with both Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan winning comfortably" ✍️ Opinion by Abubakr Nanabawa https://t.co/6oQTrVzWcf