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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Labour calls for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza

Keir Starmer has said the fighting must ‘stop now’ but has been reluctant to back a permanent ceasefire.
Keir Starmer has said the fighting must ‘stop now’ but has been reluctant to back a permanent ceasefire. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Labour has called for “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza for the first time in an attempt to head off what threatens to be the biggest rebellion against Keir Starmer since he became party leader.

Opposition whips published a 237-word amendment to a Scottish National party motion on Tuesday setting out the party’s stance on the Middle East crisis, which they hope Labour MPs will back instead of a separate amendment from the SNP calling more bluntly for an immediate ceasefire.

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