Dozens of Labour MPs defy Keir Starmer to vote for ceasefire in Gaza
by Aletha Adu and Kiran Stacey from World news | The Guardian on (#6GD7P)
Frontbenchers including Jess Phillips quit roles to back ceasefire motion, dealing blow to Labour position on Israel-Hamas war
Eight Labour frontbenchers including Jess Phillips have resigned as Keir Starmer was hit by a major rebellion over a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Overall, 56 Labour MPs voted for an amendment to the king's speech brought by the Scottish National party, a major blow to the Labour leader's attempts to keep unity over the Israel-Hamas war.
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