Hours post Labour’s resounding victories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections, pro-Palestine activists convened outside the Labour Headquarters, expressing disapproval over the party’s stand on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Signs reading “end the occupation” and “blood on your hands” accentuated the protest.
Despite Starmer’s stern position against Hamas’ attacks, critiques have surfaced accusing him of “endorsing war crimes”.
The situation escalated as three councillors, including Amna Abdullatif, resigned from the Labour party. Abdullatif dubbed Starmer’s remarks on Israel’s actions as “horrifying”.
The unfolding protest scene, overshadowing Labour’s by-election victories, unveils a factional tension within Labour.
The by-election wins signal a potential political renaissance, yet, the internal discord underscores the intricate dynamics Starmer navigates.
