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MPs branded 'a disgrace' as consensus on a Middle East ceasefire takes second place to political point-scoring

Sky News Thursday, 22 February 2024
Sir Keir Starmer started the day facing the prospect of a very sizeable rebellion and possibly even a shadow cabinet resignation or two as dozens of MPs warned that they wouldn't be able to vote against the SNP motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said his party is “considering” its options on whether to back an SNP-led vote this week on an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. Labour has so far not ruled out backing the Commons vote, with fears it could create a further divide among MPs on the...

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