Author: Rosabel Crean ــ UK
The Conservative party conference in Birmingham was dominated by the leadership contest as Conservative MPs expressed support for Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon as an act of self-defense against Hezbollah. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli army launched a ground operation following weeks of airstrikes. Shadow Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell emphasized Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization by the UK and US governments. Thousands of Lebanese and Israelis have been displaced due to the escalating conflict. Former Conservative MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan voiced support for Israel, describing their military as one of the best…
The cost of living crisis and the Gaza war have created dilemmas for Muslims living in rural towns in England. British Muslims in rural areas, including Wiltshire, are grappling with the decision of voting in the upcoming UK general election amid a sense of apathy towards the Conservative and Labour parties. Wiltshire, known for its iconic landmarks and a growing Moroccan community outside of London, is facing a shift in political attitudes. The Muslim population has slowly increased in the predominantly white and Christian area, with domestic, social, and international issues taking center stage. With the Gaza conflict at the…