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Independent candidate Leanne Mohamad — Gaza has been an awakening for a new wave of politics
Standing against shadow health minister Wes Streeting in the Ilford North constituency, the British-Palestinian activist wants to make democracy about people, not parties
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‘The UK claims to be a democracy’: How the government’s attack on protest is driving voters away
Labour has no plan to roll back the Tories’ anti-protest laws. For some, it’s proof that the ballot box won’t win change on its own
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Labour manifesto pledges to recognise Palestine as part of a ‘peace process’
The document calls for an immediate ceasefire and an eventual two-state solution, but makes no time commitments for realisation of the promises
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As Europe votes for a new parliament, Germany’s Muslims turn their backs on mainstream politics
Lack of diversity, under-representation and an emboldened far right in Brussels mean many Muslim voters believe smaller parties are addressing the problems that most matter to them
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Will June’s EU elections see an unstoppable rise of the far right?
Analysts predict that culture wars and anti-immigrant policies will drive votes in the upcoming poll
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Spain, Ireland and Norway have recognised the state of Palestine. What will this change?
Activists and academics welcome Spain’s support of a two-state solution but question whether it’s too little, too late
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Muslim business owners react to Rishi Sunak’s pre-election speech
While new figures show an uptick in the economy, small businesses say they are struggling to make ends meet faced with high running costs and interest rates
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Labour leader promises to ‘smash the gangs’ to tackle small boat crossings
Keir Starmer said he will scrap the government’s Rwanda scheme and establish a new Border Security Command if he wins power
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Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister of Scotland
SNP leader’s decision to step down follows the collapse of coalition agreement with Scottish Greens