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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Starmer's Labour Faces Backlash Over Candidate Purges

The UK's Labour Party, under leader Keir Starmer, is facing accusations of purging left-wing candidates, including Faiza Shaheen, as it prepares for the upcoming election. This move has sparked outrage among progressives who see it as a shift to the political right, risking internal rifts and potential loss of left-leaning votes. Starmer's allies argue that the changes are necessary to regain public trust and win power after 14 years of Conservative rule.

via NBC News|

#faiza-shaheen #keir-starmer #labour-party

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Labour Blocks Candidate Over Jon Stewart Tweet"

Faiza Shaheen, a Labour Party candidate in the UK, has been banned from running in the upcoming general election due to her social media activity, including liking a post with a Jon Stewart sketch. The Labour Party's decision is part of its effort to distance itself from allegations of antisemitism that plagued the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn. Shaheen and her supporters view the move as a purge of the party's left wing. Jon Stewart has publicly criticized the decision, calling it "the dumbest thing" since Boris Johnson's election.

via The Daily Beast|

#antisemitism #faiza-shaheen #jon-stewart