Despite Labour's landslide victory in the election, Keir Starmer's Gaza stance appears to have lost Labour some support. James O'Brien discusses why this is the case and considers how much of an impact the Prime Minister's comments on LBC last October have really made.
Speaking to Nick Ferrari at the Labour Party Conference last year, Starmer said: “Hamas’ actions are terrorism and Israel has the right to defend herself.
“Israel has the right to do everything it can to get those hostages back safe and sound. Hamas bears responsibility,” he added.
“Israel has the right” to withhold power and water from Palestinian civilians. Obviously, everything should be done within international law."
However, Starmer has since clarified that he is in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza and stressed the importance of 'retaining a relationship' with Israel.
In light of this, James isn't sure what more the Prime Minister can do to win back support and, therefore, wonders how much of a problem it could be for his government moving forwards.
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