Frontbenchers defy Starmer with pledge to back ceasefire in Commons
Three Labour frontbenchers have so far defied the Labour leader to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza in a Commons vote.
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Labour is battling to contain an internal split on the issue, which the SNP hopes to put to a vote.
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Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls to push for a ceasefire, arguing that a humanitarian pause was the only credible route forward.
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The London Mayor was joined by the Scottish Labour leader in demanding an end to the conflict.