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Chaos erupted in the House of Commons during an SNP opposition day debate on a Gaza ceasefire, with MPs expressing anger and confusion after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle broke convention by choosing both the government and Labour Party's amendments to an SNP motion. The SNP and Tory MPs walked out of the Commons, and tensions rose as calls for a ceasefire in Gaza were debated.
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.
UK Parliament Speaker Lindsay Hoyle faced criticism for his handling of a key vote on support for a Gaza ceasefire, with the government and SNP condemning his actions. The debate led to chaos as Hoyle allowed a vote on a Labour amendment to an SNP motion, breaking precedent and avoiding a potential split within the Labour Party. The decision drew anger from some MPs, leading to a motion expressing no confidence in the speaker. Hoyle later apologized, denying favoritism, but the incident overshadowed the crucial debate on the Gaza ceasefire.
The British Parliament was thrown into disarray as MPs from the Scottish National Party and Conservatives walked out in protest, accusing Speaker Lindsay Hoyle of favoring the Labour Party during a symbolic vote on a Gaza cease-fire. Hoyle's decision to allow Labour to put forward its own amendment to the motion, which softened language on Israel's conduct, sparked outrage and criticism. Despite an emotional apology from Hoyle, tensions remain high, with the SNP expressing skepticism about his position.