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Labour councils spurn UK defence firms to woo pro-Palestinian vote

Kwasi Kwarteng criticized Labour councils for divesting from UK defence firms, calling it 'woke virtue signalling' and stating it neglected pensioners' interests.
Councils in the UK, including Dudley and four London councils, have voted to divest from defence firms due to pro-Palestinian lobbying.
The Avon Pension Fund is reviewing its defence investments after pressure from local councils, potentially affecting £14 million.
Future council votes could lead to millions divested from British defence companies, according to multiple sources.

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