Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, facing grassroots anger over his stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. There is simmering rebellion among some Labour members and councillors who are unhappy with his handling of the situation.
While Starmer has called for a "humanitarian pause" in the conflict to allow aid into Gaza, some Labour MPs and councillors have demanded an immediate ceasefire.
There is concern that some councillors may quit the party to support independent candidates in the upcoming general election, particularly in areas with a significant Muslim population.
The article also mentions the potential for independent socialist parties to form, aiming to mobilize Muslim voters in certain regions. This issue has led to internal divisions within the Labour Party.