Labour leader Keir Starmer's efforts to address antisemitism within the party have been well-received by Jewish voters, with many British Jewish voters set to return to the Labour Party. Opinion polls indicate a significant number of Jewish voters expressing support for Labour in the upcoming election. Under Starmer's leadership, Labour took action by expelling Jeremy Corbyn and implementing recommendations on dealing with antisemitism complaints. These efforts have resulted in a surge in support for Labour among Jewish voters, coinciding with a decrease in Jewish voter support for the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats. Starmer has emphasized that the Labour Party is a safe space for British Jews, despite a rise in antisemitic incidents in the country. However, Starmer has faced criticism for his handling of the Israel-Gaza war and his comments on Israel's actions towards Palestinians. Some critics argue that Starmer's approach risks alienating Muslim voters, as Jewish voters felt under Corbyn's leadership [0254c6c7].
Labour leader Keir Starmer has received endorsements from several celebrities, including Sir Elton John, Kit Harington, Beverley Knight, James Norton, and Deborah Meaden, ahead of the upcoming general election. The celebrities expressed their support for the Labour Party at a meeting of Labour supporters, with their endorsements triggering applause. Sir Elton John voiced concerns about the impact of bureaucracy and red tape on Britain's creative talent and called for support for emerging artists. Kit Harington emphasized the importance of addressing environmental issues and criticized the Tories' lack of action on climate change. Beverley Knight highlighted the positive influence of the arts on young people's lives. James Norton supported Labour's ambition to make the arts accessible to all children. Deborah Meaden expressed her support for Labour's plans in the creative space and for small businesses. Comedian Bill Bailey encouraged everyone to campaign and get out the vote. The event concluded with a standing ovation for Keir Starmer [53679b10].
These celebrity endorsements come amidst criticism faced by Starmer from the Labour Left for his stance on benefits and working. Starmer's emphasis on the importance of aspiration and self-reliant dignity, and his view that living off 'handouts' is less 'dignified' than working, has been viewed by some members of the Labour Party as a move towards a more conservative agenda. However, Starmer continues to emphasize the importance of sustained economic growth, low taxes, and dignified wages, as well as tackling regional inequality and redistributing wealth while promoting growth in every community. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, supports Starmer's emphasis on economic growth and believes that other parts of England can achieve similar success with devolution [ff145c7c] [61c429e2] [89388b7d].
According to an article on The Standard, Labour has been receiving feedback from Aucklanders. The article also mentions a justice of the peace retiring after ordering a young mother to remove a Palestinian scarf. Marxist philosopher Richard Seymour criticizes the Democratic party and Biden. Labour has also been losing support on media and housing, while the National government is criticized for its incompetence. The article includes comments from readers on these topics [6f167727].