Question

This party refused to support Jamie Driscoll in a mayoral election after he appeared onstage with Ken Loach, who was (15[1])expelled for joining an organization named “[this party] Against the Witchhunt.” A Russia Today presenter and former member of this party, who left it (15[1])to join the Respect Party, is the leader and founder of the Workers’ Party. Four independent candidates backed by (*) Muslim Vote defeated members of this political party, the former home of George Galloway, after (10[1])criticizing its stance on Palestine. An independent representing Islington (“IHZ-lihng-tuhn”) North was removed as leader of (10[1])this party over accusations of fostering antisemitism. For 10 points, name this political party whose leadership Keir (“KEER”) Starmer took over from Jeremy Corbyn. ■END■

ANSWER: Labour Party
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Dan NiTOADStatler and Waldorfesque Former Penn Bowl Editors1915
Eric MukherjeeIll-Advised BuzzWe jopping4315
Aseem KeyalbruhYou like geography? Name every Forrest.7710
Ashwath SeetharamanWhy the Kremlin Hates BananasKhalil v Carbolic Shisha Ball Co9210

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2024 Penn Bowl Playtest10/12/2024Y4100%50%0%57.75
2024 Penn Bowl CWRU11/02/2024Y1100%0%0%70.00
2024 Penn Bowl Chicago11/02/2024Y1100%0%0%75.00
2024 Penn Bowl Texas11/02/2024Y1100%0%100%117.00