Labour Faces Internal Pressure and SNP Motion for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
As the Commons prepares to vote on an SNP-led motion for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer navigates party divisions and external pressures.
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for a 'ceasefire that lasts' in Gaza, amid growing internal and external pressures for an immediate ceasefire.
- Scottish Labour, aligning with SNP, unanimously backs a motion for an immediate ceasefire, highlighting divisions within the Labour Party.
- SNP plans to table a motion in the Commons for an immediate ceasefire, challenging Labour's stance and potentially reopening party rifts.
- Labour MPs face a crucial vote on the SNP-led motion, with previous votes on Gaza ceasefire motions causing significant rebellions and resignations within the party.
- Sir Keir Starmer's nuanced position on a 'sustainable' ceasefire contrasts with calls for immediate action, as Labour seeks to present a united front ahead of the vote.