Labour ceasefire row explained as pressure builds on Starmer builds over Israel-Hamas war Fifty Labour councillors quit party over Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on Israel-Hamas war The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Labour council leader and 10 others quit party over Keir Starmer's Gaza position A council leader has left the Labour Party just days after urging Keir Starmer to resign as leader over his stance on the Israel-Hamas war. The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023
Labour frontbencher John Healey accepts Starmer’s approach to Israel-Hamas war has ‘caused hurt’ Shadow defence secretary John Healey said Labour leader Keir Starmer wanted to bring people with him on the issue of a ceasefire The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Healey accepts Starmer’s approach to Israel-Hamas conflict has ’caused hurt’ Shadow defence secretary John Healey said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wanted to bring people with him ‘like a good leader’. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Keir Starmer must resign over Gaza stance, say two Labour council chiefs Local authority bosses say they want ‘someone to lead who has compassion’ The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory accusing him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas attack Left-winger Andy McDonald accuses Tory backbencher of ‘highly defamatory’ claim The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages He defended Nicola Sturgeon following reports the ex-first minister had deleted messages. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Anas Sarwar: Keir Starmer's Gaza stance lacked 'empathy and humanity' SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar said that Keir Starmer’s comments on Gaza lacked “empathy” and “humanity,” according to a report. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023
Labour divisions grow as new Scottish MP rejects Anas Sarwar Gaza ceasefire call DIVISIONS within Labour are continuing to grow over the stance on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Scotland’s newest MP backing Sir Keir Starmer... The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023
Keir Starmer resists Labour rebellion as he warns ceasefire would ‘embolden’ Hamas The Labour leader warns terror group would ‘start preparing for future violence immediately’ weeks after they killed 1,400 in attacks on Israel The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Starmer battles to maintain Labour discipline over Israel-Hamas war Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls to push for a ceasefire, arguing that a humanitarian pause was the only credible route forward. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Anas Sarwar backs Scottish Government plans for council tax freeze THE leader of Scottish Labour has said he supports Humza Yousaf’s plans to freeze council tax ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023
Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’ Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared in an interview to back cutting off water and power to Gaza – remarks he has since rowed back on. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Anas Sarwar brands Keir Starmer's Israel-Gaza comments 'hurtful' SCOTTISH Labour’s Anas Sarwar has branded Keir Starmer’s claim that Israel had “the right” to cut off water and power to… The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Sarwar lays out plan to transform Scotland into ‘manufacturing powerhouse’ The Scottish Labour leader will outline his vision during a trip to the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023 'The arrogance is palpable': Senior Labour MP snubs Anas Sarwar Gaza call A LABOUR frontbencher dismissed calls from Anas Sarwar and Sadiq Khan for a ceasefire in Gaza as they’re “not part of the shadow cabinet”.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 'No more delay' Humza Yousaf calls on all UK political leaders to back Gaza ceasefire FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has written to UK political leaders urging them to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Yousaf calls on every UK political leader to back Gaza ceasefire The First Minister has written to the leaders of all parties to warn without action, the situation will become ‘cataclysmic’.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Khan, Sarwar and Burnham pile pressure on Starmer by demanding Israel ceasefire The Labour leader is standing by his stance of supporting Israel’s right to self defence despite the Palestinian civilians being killed.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Khan and Sarwar demand Israel-Hamas ceasefire, adding to pressure on Starmer The London Mayor was joined by the Scottish Labour leader in demanding an end to the conflict.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 Anas Sarwar calls for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ANAS Sarwar has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, putting further pressure on Keir Starmer to call for an end to the violence.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023 ‘How many children have to die?’: Yousaf attacks UK leaders for Gaza ceasefire stance HUMZA Yousaf has launched a furious attack on the Prime Minister and the UK Labour leader for failing to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Anas Sarwar attacks Labour figures who quit over Gaza 'gag order' ANAS Sarwar has accused Scottish Labour figures who quit branch roles over the Gaza “gag order” of “playing games” in direct criticism aimed…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Anas Sarwar on course for collision with Keir Starmer over House of Lords reform ANAS Sarwar is on a collision course with his UK boss after saying Labour must make reforming the House of Lords one of its top priorities if it…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023 Alastair Campbell plays bagpipes and thinks Keir Starmer 'isn't boring' FORMER Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell said he thinks Keir Starmer “isn’t boring” at this year’s Journalists' Charity press lunch.