Keir Starmer gave an interview to the radio station LBC. In it, he said that Israel had the “right” to cut off power and water from Gaza.

Labour later denied that Starmer had intended to support Israel cutting off supplies to the territory, saying he was instead supporting Israel’s right to defend itself.

But for Naqvi, and many others, the damage was done.

“For me, that party didn’t represent me any more,” Naqvi told Al Jazeera. “It’s a matter of principle. In the 21st century, how can you say it’s OK to shut down water, food, electricity? He’s talking like that and he’s supposed to be a human rights lawyer.”

When he does accidentally choose a position on an issue, Starmer chooses the wrong one. What a limp and disappointing leader he is.