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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Starmer reiterates position on Gaza ceasefire in wake of frontbench resignation

PA Wire

Sir Keir Starmer has said his rejection of calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East still stands after a Labour frontbencher resigned in protest at the leader’s position on the conflict.

The Labour leader admitted his party was divided on the crisis in Gaza but said there was unity in “condemning the terrorist attack by Hamas” and “being clear about Israel’s right to self-defence”.

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