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Speaker accused of 'political decision' to select Labour amendment on Gaza vote

Sky News Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, is facing a backlash from Tory MPs over his decision to select both the Labour and government amendments to the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion.
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Sir Keir Starmer has “categorically” denied threatening Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to select Labour’s amendment in the Gaza ceasefire debate, in a move that unleashed parliamentary chaos. Sir Lindsay came under pressure amid accusations he helped the Labour leader avoid another damaging...

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