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

Keir Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion over stance on Gaza

Keir Starmer at the state opening of parliament on Tuesday
Keir Starmer, pictured with Rishi Sunak at the state opening of parliament on Tuesday, is facing one of the biggest crises of his time as Labour leader. Photograph: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images

Keir Starmer is battling to reassert his authority within the Labour party over the conflict in Gaza, with four shadow ministers prepared to quit in the coming days and up to 10 others on “resignation watch”.

The Labour leader is facing a rebellion by as many as a dozen shadow ministers, who sources say are ready to resign rather than vote against calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East, which Starmer has refused to back.

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