In the recent period when decisive election processes were experienced in Europe, another election process took place in England. In the general elections held in the United Kingdom, which consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Labour Party put 412 MPs into the 650-seat parliament with approximately 34 percent of the vote, ending the 14-year rule of the Conservative Party.
The election results gave the Labour Party a majority to form a government on its own, while the Conservative Party suffered a major defeat with 23.7 percent of the vote and 120 seats.
Approach to Israel and Change in the Prime Ministry
In the UK, which has attracted attention with its relations with Israel and its approach to the events in Gaza before the election, it is seen that the new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has a similar attitude on this issue. Starmer’s statements supporting Israel’s right to self-defense were also welcomed positively by Israel after the election.
Former Prime Ministers Left Out of Parliament
The election results saw a number of leading politicians suffer a landslide defeat, with former Prime Minister Liz Truss losing her seat to a Labour candidate, while 11 Conservative ministers and House of Commons Group Leader Penny Mordaunt were also among the MPs left out of parliament.
Loss of Votes in Muslim Neighborhoods
Despite winning the election, Labour lost votes in Muslim-majority areas, losing an average of 11% of the vote in Muslim-majority areas and losing some shadow cabinet seats to independent candidates.
Candidates Advocating Support for Palestine Win Victory
In the UK, candidates within the Conservative Party who stood out with their pro-Palestinian stance won the elections. While pro-Palestinian Jeremy Corbyn retained his seat, other pro-Palestinian candidates also managed to enter parliament.
Who is Keir Starmer?
The new Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer, was born in London in 1962. Starmer, who entered politics after a career as a lawyer, is known for his pro-Israel policies and supports Ukraine’s membership in NATO. Starmer emphasizes that relations with Israel must continue.
