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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dominic McGrath

DARK SECRETS: Starmer facing frontbench rebellion in gaza ceasefire vote | Rare Historical Photos

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Eight frontbenchers have defied Sir Keir Starmer to back a Commons vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Four shadow ministers, including Jess Phillips, Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan and Paula Barker – quit on Wednesday evening after deciding to support an SNP amendment to the King’s Speech backing a ceasefire.

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