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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu and Kiran Stacey

Dozens of Labour MPs defy Keir Starmer to vote for ceasefire in Gaza

Keir Starmer during prime minister’s questions on Wednesday.
Keir Starmer during prime minister’s questions on Wednesday. Photograph: Uk Parliament/MARIA UNGER/Reuters

Eight Labour frontbenchers including Jess Phillips have resigned as Keir Starmer was hit by a major rebellion over a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Overall, 56 Labour MPs voted for an amendment to the king’s speech brought by the Scottish National party, a major blow to the Labour leader’s attempts to keep unity over the Israel-Hamas war.

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