EFFORTS to force a vote on whether to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to intensify this week as Parliament returns for…
EFFORTS to force a vote on whether to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to intensify this week as theThe National understands the SNP are due an opposition day debate next week – though this could be delayed.
This means a vote could be possible, though it would not be certain, unlike the opposition day route. A Labour source told The National efforts to force a vote on calls for a ceasefire had “grown legs” and those hoping to keep the pressure on the UK Government on the issue were hoping the return of MPs after prorogation would facilitate conversations across party lines as to how to go about this.
Others are concerned the party may lose the Muslim vote in England, a major part of its constituency in urban areas south of the Border., including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham who have called for a ceasefire.We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories.
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