Starmer 'categorically' denies threatening Commons Speaker over Gaza ceasefire vote

Pressure Builds on UK Commons Speaker After Gaza Vote Chaos

House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle faced growing calls from Conservative and Scottish National Party politicians to resign over the chaotic scenes in Parliament late Wednesday, triggered by accusations he had intervened to help the Labour Party avoid a rebellion over a vote on Gaza.

‘Despicable’: British Palestinians react to Commons chaos over Gaza ceasefire

Actions of politicians criticised as political game-playing that took focus away from killings in Gaza

A number of parliamentarians emigrated in protest on Wednesday after the custom of a vote was changed.

Keir Starmer denies pressuring Commons Speaker ahead of Gaza vote chaos

Sir Keir Starmer has “categorically” denied threatening Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to select Labour’s amendment in the Gaza ceasefire debate, in a move that unleashed parliamentary chaos. Sir Lindsay came under pressure amid accusations he helped the Labour leader avoid another damaging revolt over the Middle East issue by upending parliamentary convention in approving Labour’s bid to alter an SNP motion calling for an immediate ceasefire…

Stirling MP signs Commons Speaker motion as Parliament erupts over Gaza vote

Mr Smith's support for the move comes after the SNP's leader at Westminster declared no confidence in the Speaker's position.

Speaker's handling of Gaza vote concerning, says PM

Tory and SNP MPs call for a confidence vote on Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid a row over his position.