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Green Party Gains Muslim Support Amid Labour Disillusionment

4/10/2026

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Mohammed Suleman, a taxi driver and Green Party candidate, says Labour's Gaza stance disillusioned him and local Muslims in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Many, like Halimah Begum, have left Labour due to perceived racism and lack of representation.
The rise of the far right and recent riots have intensified concerns among Muslim residents.
The Green Party is gaining traction among Muslim voters, focusing on local issues like services and living costs.

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Mohammed Suleman, a taxi driver and Green Party candidate, says Labour's Gaza stance disillusioned him and local Muslims in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Many, like Halimah Begum, have left Labour due to perceived racism and lack of representation.
The rise of the far right and recent riots have intensified concerns among Muslim residents.
The Green Party is gaining traction among Muslim voters, focusing on local issues like services and living costs.