England by-election: Labor drops candidate Azhar Ali over anti-Israel statements. At an event in autumn 2023, Ali attracted attention with conspiracy theories surrounding the Hamas attack on October 7th.
The party initially defended him - but new details have now come to light. The case is seen as a setback for party leader Keir Starmer, who always emphasizes that he has significantly changed Labor. Critics say anti-Semitism was a significant problem under his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn. The Rochdale constituency is considered a safe Labor seat.