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The Muslim Vote, a grassroots campaign with backing from several organisations, has issued 18 demands to Labour's Sir Keir Starmer to regain support from disillusioned voters over his Gaza stance. These demands include apologising for his past comments on the conflict, severing military ties with Israel, enabling Muslim prayer in schools, and banning travel for Israeli politicians who support the war. The group has warned it will direct its supporters to vote for the Greens or Lib Dems unless these demands are met. Additional demands focus on domestic policies like recognising Palestine as a state, imposing sanctions on businesses in occupied territories, and implementing Sharia-compliant pensions. The campaign, which does not reveal its leaders or funding sources, gained traction as pro-Gaza activists recently won various council seats. The Muslim Vote describes itself as a broad initiative supported by organisations such as Mend, which contests the government's extremism labels. Their influence is aimed at constituencies where the Muslim vote can sway election outcomes, emphasising their role in shaping policy discussions.