Muslim voters
Coverage of Muslim voters in the Nexus archive.
- Starmer's legacy: Labour has a mountain to climb to recover its Muslim voters
Labour's stance on Gaza, including Keir Starmer's comments about Israel's actions, caused a significant loss of Muslim voters, leading to electoral defeats in key constituencies. The party's shift in direction, as noted by defected councillors, highlights challenges in rebuilding trust within the Muslim community.
- How Andy Burnham can win back the Muslim voters Labour has lost
The article discusses how Andy Burnham could regain Muslim voter support for Labour, which has declined from over 80% in 2019 to 33% in high-density Muslim areas. Labour's focus on countering right-wing parties backfired, leading to a loss of traditional voters and a rise in Green Party support. Key Labour figures like Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting narrowly held their seats amid challenges from independents.
- Keir Starmer facing Muslim voter crisis as poll finds that over half will tactically vote to boot Labour out this Thursday - with support collapsing from 80% to just 33%
Keir Starmer is facing a crisis as a poll finds over half of Muslim voters plan to tactically vote against Labour, with support collapsing from 80% to 33%. This significant shift in voter sentiment could impact the outcome of the election this Thursday. The loss of support among Muslim voters poses a challenge for Labour.