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He told Starmer his view on the “humanitarian catastrophe” differs “substantially from the position you have adopted”.
Representing the first Labour shadow minister to resign over the issue, Hussain’s move may prompt other dissatisfied frontbenchers to follow suit.I want to be able to strongly advocate for a ceasefire, as called for by the UN General Secretary. In order to be fully free to do so, I have tonight stepped down from Labour's Frontbench.
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