Top cabinet ministers at risk of losing seats even after Starmer recognises Palestinian state, pollsters warn
Warning to Starmer’s cabinet as anger grows over Palestine
- Sir Keir Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood later this year may not safeguard some senior Labour cabinet members from losing their seats, pollsters have warned.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood are among those identified by top pollster Sir John Curtice as facing significant challenges from pro-Gaza candidates.
- Pollsters suggest that widespread anger over the Palestine issue, amplified by Jeremy Corbyn's new party campaigning on it, could lead to high-profile casualties for Labour.
- The move on Palestinian statehood is considered insufficient to address deeper resentments among Muslim voters, who feel neglected by Labour, a sentiment compared to the impact of Brexit on 'red wall' voters.
- Sir John noted Labour's difficulty in maintaining support from both Jewish and Muslim communities, alongside a broader struggle to articulate its direction and reconnect with the wider electorate.