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Gaza‑Pumped Local Elections Voting 15% Rise vs 2022
Turnout in Southwark jumped 15 points, from 34% in 2022 to 49% in 2024, as Gaza-related rallies spurred voters. The spike aligns with a wave of youth-led online mobilisation that framed council services through the lens of international solidarity, suggesting that distant conflict can become a catalyst for local civic