"Commons Speaker under Pressure as UK Parliament Descends into Chaos over Gaza Ceasefire Vote"

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"Commons Speaker under Pressure as UK Parliament Descends into Chaos over Gaza Ceasefire Vote"
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Chaos erupted in the UK Parliament as lawmakers from different parties clashed over a vote on a Gaza ceasefire. The speaker's decision to allow a vote on multiple views led to protests and walkouts, with the Labour Party avoiding a rebellion. The debate was initiated by the SNP, with Labour and the Conservatives proposing amendments. The outcome, while not binding, highlighted internal divisions within the Labour Party and the ongoing pressure to back an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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