56 Labour Mps Vote For Ceasefire Call

Sir Keir Starmer Suffers Major Rebellion Over Israel-Gaza War Stance

56 Labour MPs Vote for Ceasefire Call

Sir Keir Starmer has faced a significant rebellion within his own party over his position on the Israel-Gaza war. A total of 56 Labour MPs voted in favor of a motion calling for a ceasefire, a move that has been widely seen as a challenge to Starmer's authority.

Background

The rebellion is the first major challenge to Starmer's leadership since he became Prime Minister in April. It comes at a time when tensions between Israel and Gaza have escalated, with hundreds of Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict.

Significance

The rebellion is a significant blow to Starmer's authority and could potentially damage his leadership. It also highlights the divisions within the Labour Party over the issue of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Starmer has defended his stance on the conflict, arguing that the UK should support Israel's right to defend itself. However, many Labour MPs have expressed their concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and have called for a ceasefire.

The rebellion is likely to further fuel the debate within the Labour Party over its position on the Israel-Gaza conflict. It remains to be seen how Starmer will respond to the challenge and whether he will be able to maintain his authority over the party.