Barry Gardiner calls on Starmer to take ‘moral leadership’ and back a ceasefire in Gaza
He said one of the luxuries of opposition is that "you can take moral leadership in a situation like this."
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Corbyn writes to PM to express ‘growing distress’ over UK position on Gaza
"At every stage, you have given the green light for the Israeli army to bomb, starve and slaughter human beings in the name of self-defence."
Top UN official quits his post, sending resignation letter viral
"Read this, then read it again, then make sure everyone you know reads it, too", Owen Jones said.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters stage Liverpool Street sit-in
"We cannot be silent or silenced", Labour MP Claudia Webbe said.
Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting
The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs.
Suella Braverman hits out at pro-Palestinian ‘hate marches’
The Home Secretary criticised the thousands of people protesting in support of the Palestinian people after Hamas’s attack on Israel.
Only 5% of British Muslims say they would vote for Labour again
A new survey suggests Labour could see a collapse in its Muslim vote at the next general election because of its Israel-Hamas stance.
Starmer’s backtrack on Gaza comments slapped with a community note on Twitter
The Labour leader has insisted that he was "not saying Israel had the right had the right to cut off water, food, fuel or medicines".
Starmer to meet Muslim MPs as he tries to ease backlash over Gaza position
The leader will take his deputy, Angela Rayner, along to allay their concerns on Wednesday afternoon.