Survey of Labour Muslim MPs shows extent of disquiet over Gaza stance

First survey of party's Muslim MPs, councillors and mayors reveals support for sanctions on Israel and arms exports ban

Labour is facing calls for action from a large group of its Muslim MPs, councillors and mayors, who believe Keir Starmer is mishandling the crisis in Gaza.

In the first-ever survey of the party's Muslim representatives, 77% of respondents said they believed the government should end all UK arms exports to Israel and 84% supported sanctions against the Israeli government, the Labour Muslim Network (LMN) said. Nearly all respondents - 97% - said they supported the immediate recognition of the state of Palestine.