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Coverage dated July 4, 2024

The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election

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By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Despite Labour’s landslide win in the UK general election, the party lost several seats after a strong showing from pro-Palestinian independent candidates, in a sign of anger towards Keir Starmer over Labour’s position on Israel’s war in Gaza.

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  1. Local News 8

    The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election (opens Local News 8)

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    By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Despite Labour’s landslide win in the UK general election, the party lost several seats after a strong showing from pro-Palestinian independent candidates, in a sign of anger towards Keir Starmer over Labour’s position on Israel’s war in Gaza.

  2. France 24

    Pro-Gaza vote dampens Labour's victory in UK election (opens France 24)

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    Labour's landslide UK election victory announced on Friday had one notable blip: a chunk of its core Muslim voter base chose to back pro-Palestinian independent candidates instead.

  3. Time

    How Labour’s Stance on Gaza Played Out in the U.K. Election (opens Time)

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    The soon-to-be ruling party lost five seats to independent candidates over the ongoing war.

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