Labour Faces Backlash for Selecting Pro-Israel Activist for Safe Seat

Labour‘s decision to select Luke Akehurst, a pro-Israel activist, for the safe seat of North Durham in the upcoming general election has sparked controversy within the party. Akehurst, a member of Labour’s national executive committee, has a long history of advocating for pro-Israel policies.

The selection of Akehurst, who was also instrumental in the campaign against leftist politician , has raised eyebrows due to his staunch pro-Israel stance.

A video featuring an Israeli embassy official referring to Akehurst as ‘one of the best in the inside’ highlights his close ties to pro-Israel lobbying efforts within the Labour Party.

Recent social media posts attributed to Akehurst, including controversial remarks about the United Nations and the Israel-Palestine conflict, have come under scrutiny leading up to his candidacy announcement.

Labour’s decision to choose Akehurst for North Durham comes at a time when the party is under fire for its shifting political stance towards Israel and its treatment of party members critical of pro-Israel policies.

Other notable figures within Labour, such as Faiza Shaheen and Diane Abbott, have faced repercussions for their positions on Israel-related issues, further highlighting the party’s internal divisions on the matter.

The Muslim Association of Britain has strongly condemned Akehurst’s selection, labeling him an ‘extremist’ and emphasizing the party’s apparent shift towards right-wing policies in relation to Israel.

Labour’s choice to field Akehurst in North Durham has reignited debates around the party’s stance on foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel, and may impact its support among traditionally left-leaning demographics.