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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lydia Patrick

Labour MP Andy McDonald suspended over ‘between the river and the sea’ Pro-Palestine speech

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Senior Labour MP Andy McDonald has had the party whip suspended for using the controversial phrase “between the river and the sea” in a pro-Palestine rally speech.

The MP for Middlesbrough used the phrase as he urged peace between Israelis and Palestinians at an event at the weekend.

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