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Keir Starmer risks biggest rebellion of his leadership over Gaza vote, MPs warn

Labour backbenchers urge party not to whip them against SNP’s motion calling for immediate ceasefire

Keir Starmer risks triggering the biggest rebellion of his leadership if he tries to stop his MPs voting on Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, backbenchers have warned.

Labour MPs are urging their leader not to whip them against voting for a Scottish National party motion this week calling for a ceasefire, three months after a similar vote saw 56 members rebel, including eight frontbenchers.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Labour backbenchers urge party not to whip them against SNP’s motion calling for immediate ceasefireKeir Starmer risks triggering the biggest rebellion of his leadership if he tries to stop his MPs voting on Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, backbenchers have warned.Labour MPs are urging their leader not to whip them against voting for a Scottish National party motion this week calling for a ceasefire, three months after a similar vote saw 56 members rebel, including eight frontbenchers. Continue reading…