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Rachel Reeves Condemns 'Intimidating' Protests Against MPs Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

The Labour Party faces internal division as 56 MPs rebel against the party's stance on the conflict, leading to the resignation or sacking of eight frontbenchers.

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Overview

  • Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves condemns protests against MPs over the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling them 'intimidating'.
  • Protests have targeted MPs' homes and offices, with some MPs receiving death threats and having their home addresses posted online.
  • The Labour Party is divided over its stance on the Israel-Gaza war, with 56 MPs rebelling against the party's position in the Commons to back an SNP amendment calling for an immediate ceasefire.
  • Eight frontbenchers resigned or were sacked after refusing to follow Labour leader Keir Starmer's orders, who backed short humanitarian pauses in the fighting.
  • Despite the division, Starmer claims there is still 'great unity' within the party.