Topic: Political parties
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Gaza is not a Muslim-only issue — it is the uniting moral question of our time
While last week’s local elections showed that many Muslims have broken from Labour, it is wrong to present the war in terms of religious identity
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The scale of Tory election losses masks voter apathy towards Labour
Last week’s local election results saw some stunning triumphs for Keir Starmer — but Labour needs to engage with Muslim communities over its stance on Gaza
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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
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How the anti-Ulez movement evolved into an Islamophobic smear campaign against Sadiq Khan
As the mayoral election approaches, the city-wide clean air scheme stands out as Khan’s most divisive policy
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‘My conscience would not allow me to carry on’: local councillors on why they left Labour
Dozens have resigned since October, citing the party’s stance on Gaza and a toxic culture under Keir Starmer. Five of those who quit tell us why
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While politicians play around with words like ‘extremism’, Muslim women feel the real consequences
Michael Gove and other Conservative MPs are locked in petty squabbles over terms such as ‘Islamophobia’ and ‘anti-Muslim hate’, making these words meaningless in the face of our lived experience
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Tax hikes and poor public services — the UK’s economic future looks bleak
Experts warn of anaemic growth and funding gaps to services. Yet neither Labour nor the Conservatives are willing to be honest about raising taxes
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Tory Islamophobia only adds to Sunak’s election troubles
Inflammatory anti-Muslim statements may appeal to some on the political right, but they also risk splitting the Conservative vote
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A series of gaffes and more trouble ahead for Rishi Sunak
Recent gaffes and two important byelections could be disastrous for the prime minister — but Labour isn’t guaranteed success either
