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David Hearst says a dam has burst in British politics over Palestine

Original: David Hearst, editor-in-chief of MEE, says that a dam has burst in British politics. “For as long as anyone can remember

David Hearst, editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, argues that a dam has burst in British politics, saying that public opinion on Palestine has long been held back but is now breaking through. He credits figures including Ed Miliband, described as UK Foreign Secretary, and Zack as leading the shift.

Why now: Claims of a major shift in mainstream British political discourse on Palestine are drawing attention.

David HearstMiddle East EyeEd MilibandZack

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• David Hearst, editor-in-chief of MEE, says that a dam has burst in British politics. “For as long as anyone can remember, this dam has held back public opinion on Palestine,” says Hearst. According to Hearst, the dam busters are Ed Miliband, the UK Foreign Secretary, and Zack… · EndIsraeliApartheid

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