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Labour's Jonathan Ashworth Shockingly Loses Leicester South Seat to Pro-Gaza Independent

Jul 5, 2024, 02:32 AM

In a surprising turn of events, Labour MP and shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth has lost his Leicester South seat to independent candidate Shockat Adam. Ashworth, a prominent figure in Labour's shadow cabinet, was defeated by Adam, a pro-Gaza candidate, overturning a significant 22,000 majority. This result is seen as a major upset for Labour, highlighting the impact of pro-Palestine sentiments among the electorate.