UK Labour Party Rebellion Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The conflict in Gaza began after an attack by Hamas-led terrorists on Israel, leading to over 1,200 deaths.
The rebellion was sparked by Starmer's refusal to back a vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
UK Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, faced a rebellion within his party leading to the resignation of 10 Labour MPs.

UK Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, faced a significant challenge to his leadership as a rebellion within his party led to the resignation of 10 Labour MPs, including eight shadow ministers and two parliamentary private secretaries. This rebellion was sparked by Starmer's refusal to back a vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The most high-profile resignation was that of Jess Phillips, the domestic violence and safeguarding secretary. Other notable resignations included Labour MP and shadow minister for women and equities, Yasmin Qureshi, and MP Afzal Khan from Manchester Gorton, who resigned from his post as shadow minister for exports.

The vote in question was a divisive amendment calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This amendment was defeated by 293 votes to 168. Starmer's position called for longer 'humanitarian pauses' rather than an immediate ceasefire. The Scottish National Party (SNP) also put forth a motion seeking the release of Israeli prisoners, an end to the Gaza siege, and an immediate ceasefire. This motion, too, was defeated.

The conflict in Gaza began after an attack by Hamas-led terrorists on Israel on October 7, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the kidnapping of some 240 people. This led Israel to declare war with the aim of toppling the Hamas regime in Gaza. The conflict has also seen Israel launch a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

Despite the internal conflict within the Labour Party, recent polls indicate an extended lead for the party over the Tories. However, the vote on the Gaza ceasefire has raised safety concerns among MPs.

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No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

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UK Labour leader faces rebellion after refusing to back vote for Gaza ceasefire

The Times of Israel Thursday, 16 November 2023 13:54
  • Unique Points
    • A film showing atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists was screened for British MPs.
    • The conflict began after Hamas-led terrorists launched an attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1,200 people and kidnapping some 240 people.
    • Israel then declared war with the aim of toppling the Hamas regime in Gaza.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    • The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said Tuesday that 11,500 people had been killed in Gaza since the start of the war. Its figures that cannot be independently verified, do not distinguish between civilians and terror operatives, and also include those killed in hundreds of failed Palestinian rocket launches.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    80%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Labour Gaza Ceasefire vote: Jess Phillips resigns as Starmer hit by rebellion - live

    The Independent Tara Cobham Thursday, 16 November 2023 13:40
    • Unique Points
      • The article also reports on Israel's ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
      • The Labour Party's extended lead over the Tories in polls.
      • The safety concerns of MPs following the vote on the Gaza ceasefire.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (80%)
      • The article seems to lean towards the Labour Party's perspective, highlighting their extended lead in polls and downplaying the significance of the rebellion within the party.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      79%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Keir Starmer hit by frontbench resignations as Labour MPs rebel in ceasefire vote

      ITV News ITV News Thursday, 16 November 2023 11:34
      • Unique Points
        • Starmer expressed regret that his colleagues had not supported his position.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (80%)
        • The Middle East conflict has caused splits in the Labour Party, with the leadership backing the Conservative government’s position of pushing for "humanitarian pauses" in the Israel-Hamas fighting.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        81%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Labour rebellion as UK MPs vote on Gaza ceasefire

        Dawn News Atika Rehman Thursday, 16 November 2023 02:30
        • Unique Points
          • The Scottish National Party (SNP) motion sought release of Israeli prisoners, end of the Gaza siege and an immediate ceasefire.
          • Labour MP and shadow minister for women and equities Yasmin Qureshi was the first to resign from her post as she supported a ceasefire vote.
          • MP Afzal Khan from Manchester Gorton followed, resigning from his post as shadow minister for exports.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (80%)
          • One MP said the word ceasefire implies “only one side, that is Israel, should stop violence, which is not the solution”.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication