Labour politicians must get their priorities straight

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Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has backed calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict (PA Wire)

I am astounded at the conceit of Labour politicians believing their demand for a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel conflict holds any resonance in the wider world. By all means take a principled stance – but not at the expense of a future change of government this country desperately needs.

David Smith

Taunton