Overview

• 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.