56 Labour Mps Vote Against Leaders Position

Starmer suffers major rebellion over Israel-Gaza stance

56 Labour MPs vote against leader's position

Shadow cabinet members abstain as Starmer faces showdown with MPs

Sir Keir Starmer has suffered a major rebellion over his stance on the Israel-Gaza war, with 56 of his Labour colleagues voting against him.

The shadow cabinet abstained in the vote, which came after Starmer said he believed a ceasefire was needed "now" in the conflict.

The vote is a significant blow to Starmer's authority and could lead to further divisions within the Labour Party.

It comes after a number of Labour MPs criticized Starmer's handling of the issue, accusing him of not being critical enough of Israel.

The rebellion is also a sign of the growing anger within the Labour Party over the conflict in Gaza.

The vote is likely to put further pressure on Starmer to take a more critical stance on Israel.

Conclusion

The rebellion over Starmer's stance on the Israel-Gaza war is a sign of the deep divisions within the Labour Party on the issue.

The vote is also a significant blow to Starmer's authority and could lead to further divisions within the party.