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Luke Akehurst: The Controversial Labour Candidate Who Sparks Debate

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Get the scoop on Luke Akehurst, the Labour candidate causing a stir due to his views on Israel and a flurry of deleted tweets. Find out more here!

Luke Akehurst, a well-known Labour activist with a controversial reputation, has been making headlines recently for his polarizing views. Described as on the 'Labour right,' Akehurst's staunch defense of Israel's actions in Gaza has ruffled feathers within the party and beyond. Despite facing criticism, Akehurst remains a prominent figure in Labour politics.

Recently, Akehurst faced backlash for doubling down on his support for Israel, further fueling the controversy surrounding his candidacy. As a pro-Israel lobbyist, Akehurst's entry into a safe seat has sparked heated discussions and raised questions about the party's stance on international issues.

In a surprising turn of events, it was revealed that Akehurst deleted over 2000 tweets before his candidacy, leading to speculation about the motives behind this social media purge. This move has added another layer of scrutiny to Akehurst's political background and raised concerns about transparency.

The Labour Party's decision to name Luke Akehurst as its candidate for North Durham has caused a stir among locals and party members alike. The appointment of Akehurst, known for his role in the We Believe in Israel campaign group, comes at a crucial time, just ahead of the upcoming UK general election on 4 July. With tensions running high, Akehurst's candidacy continues to be a topic of debate and division within the Labour community.

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Luke Akehurst: who is Labour activist turned controversial candidate? (The Guardian)

Described by critics as on the Labour right, Akehurst's defence of Israel's actions in Gaza has upset many in party and without.

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Luke Akehurst: Labour candidate doubles-down on calling UN ... (The National)

CONTROVERSIAL Labour candidate Luke Akehurst, a pro-Israel lobbyist who has been parachuted into a safe seat, has doubled-down on a claim that theโ€ฆ

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It's clear why Starmer candidate Luke Akehurst just deleted over ... (The Canary)

Starmer's Labour has parachuted pro-Israel lobbyist Luke Akehurst into a safe seat. In the run up to this, Akehurst deleted over 2000 tweets.

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Why the appointment of Luke Akehurst as Labour candidate for ... (North East Bylines)

In a controversial move, the Labour Party has selected Luke Akehurst as its candidate for North Durham. This has caused much consternation amongst locals ...

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UK Labour names pro-Israel lobbyist as candidate amid 'purge' (The New Arab)

The appointment of Luke Akehurst, director of the We Believe in Israel campaign group, comes ahead of the UK general election on 4 July.

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