Pressure Mounts on Commons Speaker to Resign Over Gaza Vote Controversy

Accusations of broken promises and undue influence from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer fuel calls for Sir Lindsay Hoyle's resignation and a potential parliamentary investigation.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle faces mounting pressure to resign as Commons Speaker after denying a new vote on a Gaza ceasefire, sparking outrage among MPs.
The SNP and Plaid Cymru, along with some Conservative MPs, have backed a motion of no confidence against Hoyle, citing his handling of the vote and broken promises.
Accusations have been made against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for allegedly pressuring Hoyle to select a Labour amendment, potentially avoiding a party rebellion.
Hoyle's decision has been criticized for undermining the trust MPs place in the Speaker's role and for failing to uphold parliamentary protocol.
The controversy has led to calls for a parliamentary investigation into Starmer's actions and further strained the relationship between the Speaker and various political parties.