Miriam Margolyes Slams Labour Government Over Israel Gaza Genocide

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Miriam Margolyes has expressed shock, disgust, and dismay at the Labour Government's involvement in Israel's genocide in Gaza, calling it "evil on a grand scale". The 84-year-old British-Australian actress, who is Jewish, has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause and has previously spoken out against the BBC's reporting on Israel and Palestine. Margolyes' comments come as the Labour Government faces criticism for its stance on the issue, with many Labour supporters expressing disillusionment with the party's current direction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Miriam Margolyes has spoken out against the Labour Government's involvement in Israel's genocide in Gaza, calling it "evil on a grand scale".
  • She criticized the UK Government's support for Israel, stating that it is "about Israel and the actions of Israel, it's not about Jews".
  • Margolyes emphasized the importance of speaking out against injustice, saying "it's not about me as an actress, I'm thinking about it as a person" and "I try and raise awareness when I think something is wrong".
  • She argued that Israel's actions in Gaza are building hatred towards the Palestinian people and that the UK Government's stance on the issue is "completely, completely wicked".
  • Margolyes expressed her support for Scottish independence and stated that she would vote for the SNP if she lived in Scotland.
  • She praised the SNP politicians for their "way of talking about Scotland" and expressed her hope that they would do well in the elections.
  • Margolyes also expressed her love for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and stressed the importance of providing support for young performers, stating that "it's hard for young people to get going" and that "there should be a kind of, not exactly a levy, but people like me who've got money, we should put aside a lump sum to help young people find a place to live".

Statistics:

  • 84 years old: Miriam Margolyes' age.
  • 80 years: The amount of time Israel has been trying to destroy the spirit of the Palestinian people.
  • 100%: Margolyes' certainty that Israel is doing something wrong and wicked.
  • 80%: The amount of time Margolyes has been a Labour supporter.

Sources:

  • [Sunday National: "Miriam Margolyes speaks out against Labour Government's support for Israeli genocide"]
  • [The National: "Miriam Margolyes: 'I would welcome Scottish independence'"]
  • [The National: "Miriam Margolyes reveals she would vote SNP if she lived in Scotland"]
  • [Pentland Theatre: "Miriam Margolyes and Dickens: More Best Bits"]