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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker

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

Keir Starmer at PMQs
Keir Starmer said this weekend that ‘the fighting must stop now’. Photograph: Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament/AFP/Getty Images

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.

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