Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, is facing a major rebellion within his party over his support for Israeli attacks in Gaza. Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham are leading demands for a ceasefire, while a quarter of party MPs back calls for a humanitarian end to the bloodshed. Three senior Labour politicians have called for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, adding to the pressure on Starmer. Tens of thousands are expected at pro-Palestinian rallies, putting further pressure on Starmer to shift his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Starmer will address his position on the conflict in a speech on Tuesday. He has rejected calls from within his party to push for a ceasefire and has defended his position. The crisis in Gaza poses the biggest challenge to Starmer's leadership since he became the front-runner for the Labour Party. Some Labour frontbenchers who oppose Starmer and call for a Gaza ceasefire have been allowed to keep their jobs.
Now 16 Labour frontbenchers pile the pressure on Keir Starmer over Israel as Jess Phillips says military action against Hamas will only lead to 'death and destruction' https://t.co/EBYmMlDYtJ https://t.co/HTMsejCzuL
Where's Sir Keir? Starmer goes to ground amid Labour's Gaza meltdown as rebellious frontbenchers dodge collective responsibility (and the sack) by demanding a 'cessation of hostilities' between Israel and Hamas instead of a 'ceasefire' https://t.co/OWlm2dx4ut https://t.co/066rYH3rDI
Keir Starmer has stayed firm on his Israel-Hamas stance despite facing mounting pressure to call for a ceasefire from some members of his party. Political columnist Trevor Kavanagh: "He's doing exactly the right thing, and he deserves credit for it." #TalkTV https://t.co/DAOb2tK2Oa
Will the crisis in Gaza undermine Keir Starmer's attempt to craft an image for Labour as a centrist, no-nonsense party? asks @awooldridge https://t.co/iKAXO5W0aT via @opinion
Squirming David Lammy suggests Labour frontbenchers who oppose Keir Starmer and call for a Gaza ceasefire that helps Hamas can keep their jobs, as MPs slam brutal Israeli strike on refugee camp and call for halt to bloodshed https://t.co/fvr2zOnx9y https://t.co/vwk5ZcQqTx
Keir Starmer’s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict poses the biggest challenge to his Labour leadership since he became the clear front-runner ahead of an election expected in 2024 https://t.co/luMRKTGv8U
Keir Starmer defends position on Israel-Gaza conflict https://t.co/UPloispS9D
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer rejects calls from within his party to push for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict https://t.co/JUVrWDgNO5
UK Labour leader Starmer to address Israel-Hamas conflict stance amid party divisions https://t.co/G489LMVSOr https://t.co/65vPQJcLZD
Labour leader Keir Starmer will seek to clarify his position on the Israel-Hamas conflict in a speech Tuesday as the UK’s main opposition party continues to face internal splits over its response https://t.co/gpcyM918ln
It is crass to see the conflict in Gaza through the prism of British politics. But this episode marks a shift in the relationship between Keir Starmer and his party, writes @freddiejh8. https://t.co/VIxkH2I5gS
With tens of thousands expected at pro-Palestinian rallies, Keir Starmer is coming under pressure to shift his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict https://t.co/BMrymodlTi
Three senior Labour politicians call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, adding to pressure on leader Keir Starmer https://t.co/SiAn6cBJ5J
Keir Starmer faces a major Labour rebellion over his support for Israeli attacks in Gaza as Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham lead demands for a ceasefire and a quarter of party MPs back calls for humanitarian end to bloodshed https://t.co/SXR1DNjgxy https://t.co/P6mmlxGDHF
Keir Starmer urged to stand his ground over support for Israel in Gaza crisis https://t.co/X0ZxSMVHtP https://t.co/eWw5VkUyGc