The Labour party has a problem with Muslims. A new poll suggests that British Muslim voters, who have traditionally supported Labour in huge numbers, are deserting the party over its handling of the Israel-Gaza war.
Backing for Labour from the Muslim community has fallen massively since the 2019 general election from 86 per cent to 60 per cent, according to a poll conducted by Survation. It was commissioned by the Labour Muslim Network (LMN), which promotes British Muslim engagement with the party.
Some within Labour’s ranks have now accused the party of being ‘outflanked’ by the Tories on Gaza
This isn’t the only finding that will set alarm bells ringing: 38 per cent of Muslims said their views of Labour had become more unfavourable in recent months, while a whopping 85 per cent said policy on Israel-Palestine would be important in deciding how they cast their vote at the upcoming general election.
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