Campaigners seek to harness Gaza anger among UK Muslim voters
Oldham, England | Shanaz Saddique is one of a surge of pro-Palestinian candidates hoping to mobilise Muslim votes at Britain’s July 4 election by tapping into discontent over the two main political parties’ positions on the war in Gaza.
Both the ruling Conservatives and the resurgent Labour Party have said they want the fighting to stop, but have also backed Israel’s right to defend itself – angering some among the 3.9 million Muslims who make up 6.5 per cent of Britain’s population.
Reuters
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