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Labour's Inaction Sparks Protests and Growing Disillusionment

1/1/2026

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In 2025, disillusionment with British parliamentary democracy grew due to a disconnect between House of Commons politics and grassroots movements.
Protests for Palestine continued as the government maintained arms sales to Israel and restricted protests.
Critics say Labour's failure to address these issues has driven a significant drop in popularity.
Larry Elliott argues Labour's unpopularity stems from inaction on Gaza and a punitive stance on protests.

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Story summary

In 2025, disillusionment with British parliamentary democracy grew due to a disconnect between House of Commons politics and grassroots movements.
Protests for Palestine continued as the government maintained arms sales to Israel and restricted protests.
Critics say Labour's failure to address these issues has driven a significant drop in popularity.
Larry Elliott argues Labour's unpopularity stems from inaction on Gaza and a punitive stance on protests.