It has been described as an “Iraq War moment”
Every mosque in Preston has issued a “demand” for Labour councillors in the city to call on Sir Keir Starmer to resign over his stance on the conflict in Gaza.
The ruling Labour group on Preston City Council has issued an open response to the mosques, shared with the Local Democracy Reporting Service , which reiterates the local party’s call for a ceasefire – something which Sir Keir has so far refused to back. However, it adds that councillors are “limited in our capacity to influence national and international decision-making”.
“The Muslim community have historically supported the Labour Party, yet have found the current leader out of touch with public sentiment. “In fact, it will be their ‘Iraq War moment’ – just as the electorate will forever remember those MPs who voted for war in Parliament, the public will remember those who did not do the right thing when it comes to Gaza and Palestine, and demand that their leader, Keir Starmer, resigns,” Mr. Master said.
The city council Labour group’s open response to the mosque’s demand states: “We are in active discussion with all our communities in Preston, including our Muslim community, as we understand the strong feelings that exist regarding this ongoing conflict.
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