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70% of Labour Members Reject Starmer's Palestine Action Ban

8/20/2025

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Over 70% of Labour members oppose Sir Keir Starmer's ban on Palestine Action, according to a recent poll.
The ban, effective July 1, imposes severe penalties for membership violations.
Public figures, such as novelist Sally Rooney, have criticized this decision.
The survey highlights a significant disconnect between Labour's grassroots and its leadership.

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Story summary

Over 70% of Labour members oppose Sir Keir Starmer's ban on Palestine Action, according to a recent poll.
The ban, effective July 1, imposes severe penalties for membership violations.
Public figures, such as novelist Sally Rooney, have criticized this decision.
The survey highlights a significant disconnect between Labour's grassroots and its leadership.