Labour's Gaza Betrayal with Owen Jones

The Labour Party is en route to form the next government of the United Kingdom with what most analysts describe as a landslide majority. The Conservatives have resided over a failed government, with Brexit, economic crisis and poor public services now associated with the Rishi Sunak’s lacklustre government. Labour’s leader, Keir Starmer is comfortably ahead in the polls and it is now openly stated that the tories may be out of government for a generation.

Yet on Gaza, Labour policy has been horrendous. It has given a green light to Israel from the very start of its genocidal campaign, with its frontbenchers including David Lammy, Wes Streeting, Emily Thornberry and Lisa Nandy making it very clear that they supported a siege of Gaza or the absolute right of Israel to self defence. Labour continued this position despite the carnage and despite the interim judgement by the ICJ that clearly stated Israel was committing a plausible genocide.

I have visited many Muslim communities in towns and cities across the UK and it is clear to me that our anger is palpable. There is a consensus forming that we can no longer vote for a party that has given the green light to killing on an industrial scale. To help us make a case against Labour, I have the pleasure today to speak to probably someone who is the most qualified to discuss the party, journalist and commentator  Owen Jones. Owen has been a principled campaigner for Gaza and recently made the unprecedented move to leave Labour. He now calls for an alliance of independents and progressives.

Owen Jones is a Guardian columnist and the author of a number of book including The Establishment – And How They Get Away With It

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:45 Why Owen left Labour?
8:40 Labour protected Tories over Gaza
12:13 Why Labour disregarded Muslims
19:35 Owen’s strategy and Muslim vote
26:48 Labour power mad
29:28 Labour has shifted on Gaza?
35:30 Should we engage with Labour
40:35 Owen and Corbyn
43:44 Why he regrets his stance on Corbyn
49:14 George Galloway
54:53 The left on Syria and Uyghurs
58:00 Labour Friends of Israel
1:03:16 Media collusion
1:07:55 Independent MPs

[CineRanter]

Wow. Great to see Owen Jones on here. In fact, its quite amazing that he, as a white, gay atheist, has arguably been the best Western journalist when it comes to this issue. He's put many Muslim public figures to shame by comparison.

May Allah guide him to Islam.

[jabezhane]

They lost my vote and I'm not even Muslim.

[zedred]

You have to admire Owen’s consistent stance on this issue. Even in the face of a smear campaign against him by MSM he has maintained his position. Brave man. Kudos.

[alib]

An absolutely brilliant interview. The detailed analysis offered by Owen is highly insightful. Every Muslim who's thinking about voting for Labour should watch this. Jazakallah Khair as always

[terasci]

Voted labour since 1980, won't vote labour now!

[kellymckeever.]

Ive quit the Labour party, im voting Green 💚

[kr]

Owen Jones is a real gem. Your hard work is applauded Owen.

[Id]

Owen has always been a great ally to the Muslim Community alhamdulillah, may Allah bless him by guiding him to Islam.

[poesie]

It is unethical to vote for the Labour party.

[FatimaBarkatulla]

Good to see Owen on the podcast. This sort of dialogue is essential. Owen has been brave over the past few months. Thank you for being a voice for the voiceless Owen.

[whoeverthis.itaintme.]

I am not voting Labour until Kier Starmer resigns. I will vote independent instead.

[PhilippaBeale]

George Galloway has stood up to be counted and one cannot say that about most public figures.

[shamselnahar]

Owen was one of the first journalists to speak clearly about genocide in Gaza. He had the insight, and he hosted a "genocide" specialist accademic as early as the beginning of November. He has been very consistent in his coverage.
I pray to Allah to shine His light onto Owen's heart.

[teachernisrinezenati]

Great episode! Great guest of whom I’m a mega fan.

Thank you brother Jalal

Nisrine from Morocco

[allykhan]

Vote independents, to break parliament.

[alixus]

Owen mentioned that there are striking parallels between Israel and Bosnian Serbs during the war. An even crazier fact is that Israel offered Ratko Mladic 'assistance' in arming and training the Serbs in the most efficient ways to cleanse the land of 'troublesome Muslims'. It was all noted down in Mladic's personal diary during the war. Israel is at war with all Muslims around the world.

[BrRizzy]

God bless Owen. He had been tireless in calling out oppressors of every shade and highlighting their oppression, particularly in relation to what's happening in Gaza ❤

We've got to join hands and launch a movement to limit the toxic power of a Starmocracy.

[nticdmd]

Thank you for hosting Owen Jones. He has done a lot to stop the genocide since the beginning. Thank you Owen 🇵🇸 ✌️ 2:22

[Life_is_Misery]

Vote for the GREEN PARTY on 2nd May 2024 UK. Don't forget to take your ID with you.

[dztytjq]

Owen spoke about Yemen when hardly anynody else was. May Allah guide him. He is a good person